Chief Financial Officer - Global Multi-Asset Trading Platform

Edison Smart®; Dubai; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to guide its financial functions and drive global expansion. This senior role requires strong expertise in FX and commodities, alongside a proven history in strategic financial leadership and capital planning. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in regulated environments and be prepared to influence key business strategies and growth initiatives in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Competitive executive compensation package

Opportunity for long-term incentives

Exposure to high-performance culture

Qualifications

• Senior finance executive with experience as CFO or Deputy CFO in relevant fields.
• Strong track record in capital raising and business transformation.
• Experience in regulated, multi-jurisdictional environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute global financial strategy aligned with long-term goals.
• Lead financial analysis for mergers, acquisitions, and growth transactions.
• Deliver insights to the board regarding market risks and financial performance.

Skills

Strategic Financial Leadership

In-depth knowledge of FX

M&A expertise

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

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Location : United Arab Emirates

Reports to : Chief Executive Officer

Industry : Online Trading / FX / Commodities / Fintech

Company : Global Multi-Asset Trading Platform

Team Size : 15-20 Direct Reports, Located Globally

Our client is a globally recognized fintech business at the forefront of online multi-asset trading, with a strong presence across APAC, EMEA, and LATAM. Serving a diverse global client base, the company provides access to a broad range of markets including FX, commodities, indices, and digital assets through an advanced proprietary platform.

Known for its sophisticated trading infrastructure, deep liquidity relationships, and real-time execution capabilities, the business is entering a new phase of strategic expansion. As such, it is seeking a strategically minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to help lead its financial transformation and long-term growth agenda.

This is a high-impact executive opportunity for a finance leader with deep market knowledge and a global outlook. The CFO will serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, with a mandate to drive global expansion, optimize financial performance, and prepare the business for future capital events .

This role requires a seasoned finance executive with deep domain knowledge of FX, commodities, or high-volume trading environments , who can navigate regulatory complexity and dynamic markets while contributing to long-term strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership

Shape and execute the company’s global financial strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals.

• Provide financial direction to support expansion into new markets, product lines, and partnerships.
• Industry-Specific Finance Expertise

Leverage in-depth knowledge of FX, derivatives, and commodity trading to develop financial models and risk frameworks aligned with high-frequency and high-leverage market activity.

• Stay ahead of regulatory and market developments in key jurisdictions.
• Capital Planning & M&A

Lead the financial analysis and execution of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other growth transactions.

• Support the board and shareholders on capital market strategy.
• Business Performance & Commercial Analysis

Build advanced FP&A capabilities to deliver performance insights across geographies, business units, and asset classes.

• Guide pricing, client segmentation, and profitability analysis to inform commercial strategy.
• Board & Investor Reporting

Deliver strategic insights to the board, ensuring a clear view of financial performance, market risks, and forward-looking scenarios.

• Prepare high-quality investor presentations, forecasts, and financial narratives as required.

Lead and evolve a global finance function, fostering a culture of commercial acumen, agility, and operational excellence.

• Build scalable finance infrastructure to support a high-growth, tech-driven business.

Candidate Profile

• Senior finance executive with CFO or Deputy CFO experience in a trading, brokerage, fintech, or capital markets environment .
• In-depth knowledge of FX, commodities, derivatives , or related financial instruments is essential.
• Strong track record of strategic financial leadership, including capital raising, M&A, and business transformation .
• Experience operating in regulated, multi-jurisdictional environments with an understanding of regional financial frameworks.
• Commercially oriented with the ability to influence product, pricing, and go-to-market strategies.
• Skilled communicator and board-level contributor with proven leadership of high-performing teams.

What’s on Offer

• Strategic, board-facing CFO mandate in a fast-scaling fintech environment.
• Opportunity to lead global finance through an exciting growth and transformation journey.
• Competitive executive compensation package with potential long-term incentives.
• Exposure to a fast-paced, high-performance culture at the cutting edge of online trading

About Edison Smart

Edison Smart is a global provider of specialized recruitment solutions, supporting the technology industry's most innovative companies. Headquartered in the UK, we connect talent with opportunity, driving the 'Industry 4.0' revolution. With over 30 years of experience, Edison Smart partners with forward-thinking organizations to help achieve their strategic growth goals while fostering groundbreaking technological advancements.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Finance

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