Senior Executive Officer

Libertex Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Dubai seeks a Head of Category/SEO to lead strategic initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires at least 5 years in financial markets, emphasizing leadership and risk management skills. Responsibilities include implementing the Board's objectives, supervising daily operations, and evaluating overall firm success. SCA certification is a plus. Join a dynamic team that values professional development and innovation.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Professional development opportunities

Udemy Business unlimited membership & language training

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial markets or relevant fields.
• Desirable to have SCA certification.
• Strong understanding of business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Board’s approved objectives and strategies.
• Lead the development and implementation of the overall firm strategy.
• Manage daily operations and oversee senior management responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with SCA rules and procedures.
• Evaluate the firm's success and opportunities for expansion.

Skills

Experience in financial markets

Leadership skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

University certificate

Job description

Libertex Group Overview

Established in 1997, the Libertex Group is an international powerhouse with over 28 years of financial markets expertise.

Over the years, the Libertex Group has helped shape the online trading industry by merging together innovative technology, market movements and digital trends. This was made possible with the introduction of ‘Libertex’, the multi-awarded online trading platform with which anyone can access the market and invest in stocks or trade CFDs with underlying assets being commodities, Forex, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, and others.

A firm believer in the power of sports to inspire, empower and push for success, Libertex is the Official Online Trading Partner of KICK Sauber F1 Team.

The Libertex Group in Numbers:

• 28+ years of fintech experience
• 3M+ clients worldwide
• 700+ employees
• 45+ international awards (for Libertex)
• 300+ tradable assets (through Libertex)

The Libertex Group is constantly driven by a single passionate purpose – to tirelessly work on developing amazing fintech for people who simply want to have ‘more’ in their lives.

Job Overview

The Head of Category/SEO role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, managing risks effectively, and fostering operational excellence in alignment with the entity's strategic goals and regulatory framework. SCA certification is desirable, yet can be obtained during the appointment process.

The Head of Category / SEO primary responsibility is to implement the Board’s approved objectives and strategies of the Firm to achieve profitability and growth and provide overall leadership and direction to employees.

Main Responsibilities

• Creating, communicating, and implementing the firm’s vision, mission, and overall direction.
• Leading the development and implementation of the overall firm strategy.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management, supervision, and control of the firm and for apportioning significant responsibilities between the members of its Board of Directors and senior management.
• Ensure the firm is fully complying with all rules and procedures governing the terms of its License under SCA.
• Formulating and implementing the strategic plan that guides the direction of the Firm and overseeing the complete operation of the Firm in accordance with the direction established in the business plan.
• Evaluating the success of the Firm.
• Maintaining awareness of both the external and internal competitive landscape, opportunities for expansion, customers, markets, new industry developments and standards.
• Responsible for deal origination, client acceptance and engagement, including managing the execution process.
• Overall all operational decisions including investment and staff selection and retention.

Qualifications and experience

• University certificate along with experience for not less than (5) years in financial markets or in the relevant fields.

Alternative qualification

• Diploma certificate or less certificate along with experience for not less than (15) years in financial markets and / or in the relevant fields.

Additional qualification and experience

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial markets or related fields and having any of the below:

• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Accredited Financial Analyst
• Certified Investment Professional
• Certified Treasury Professional
• Chartered Financial Analyst
• Master Financial Controller
• Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
• Development Finance Analyst Certified Interior Auditor (CIA) Chartered

• Udemy Business unlimited membership & language training courses

• Medical Insurance

• Professional and personal development opportunities in a fast-growing environment