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Airwallex Capital (UK), a subsidiary of a leading global payments company, is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic CEO (SMF1) and Executive Director (SMF3) to lead the United Kingdom focus of a global initiative to provide investment solutions to our clients as part of our strategy to build the future of Banking. This will start with an initiative called yield - that enables our Clients to make their lazy cash work harder utilising Money Market funds incorporated into our platforms, and has already been successfully rolled out in 5 other countries.. As part of this strategy we require an experienced financial professional and leader to oversee these offerings, shepherd the relevant aspects of our relationship and application with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and to help grow and develop the shape of our investment solutions.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for MiFID II license holders
Oversee the strategic direction and operation of yield accounts under the MiFID license
Lead and represent the company in dealings with regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and other stakeholders
Develop and implement strategies for growth, risk management, and operational excellence
Foster a culture of innovation, compliance, and customer-centricity within the organization
Requirements:
UK Permanent Resident or Citizen
Minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in offering collective investment scheme products to retail customers or similar experience in other investment products
Demonstrated experience in roles dealing with capital markets products, specifically units in a Collective Investment Scheme (CIS)
Strong Investment technical expertise across operations, markets etc. as well as the ability to communicate core investment principles in simple easy to understand ways
Proven track record of managerial success within the financial services sector, with a minimum of 8+ years in a leadership position
Excellent knowledge of the financial regulatory landscape in The United Kingdom and experience in engaging with FCA
Strong educational background in finance, business administration, compliance, or a related field
Ability to fulfill the FCA's Guidelines on Fit and Proper Criteria, including competence, capability, and financial soundness
Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills
Prior experience in a senior leadership role within a financial institution that has undergone MiFID licensing with The FCA
Nice to have:
Experience in a senior role within the Fintech or technology-enabled financial services industry, particularly in regulated investment or banking environments
Experience in building and scaling financial products and services in a regulated environment