Brazil: Chief Executive Officer

Capital; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 250.000 - 300.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading financial firm in São Paulo is seeking an experienced Executive Director (CEO) to oversee its daily management. Responsibilities include leading operations across various departments, engaging with external stakeholders, and driving business performance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in financial services, particularly within Brazil, and possesses excellent leadership and strategic thinking skills. Fluency in Portuguese and English is essential, and a relevant graduate degree is preferred.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of senior leadership experience in financial markets or related industry.
• Experience in retail financial services in Brazil, ideally in brokerage or fintech.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and implement scalable business strategies.

Responsabilidades

• Act as local representative with regulators, partners, and investors.
• Lead execution of the strategic plan ensuring alignment with company mission.
• Oversee daily operations across finance, compliance, risk, legal, and IT.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Compliance understanding

Fluency in Portuguese

Command of English

Formação académica

University degree in finance, business administration, economics, law or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Executive Director (CEO) will be responsible for overseeing the daily management of the Company in Brazil, ensuring strategic execution, operational excellence, and full alignment with corporate objectives.

This role requires strong leadership and governance capabilities, focusing on financial performance, compliance with local and international standards, and sustainable growth in the Brazilian market.

Responsibilities

• Act as the local representative in external engagements with regulators, partners, clients, and investors.
• Lead the Brazilian entity in the execution of the strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the broader company mission, values, and growth targets.
• Oversee daily operations across finance, compliance, risk, legal, client servicing, HR, and IT.
• Drive business performance, ensuring profitability, cost efficiency, and revenue growth.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local and international laws, company policies, and internal control systems.
• Develop and maintain robust risk management and compliance frameworks to safeguard the firm and its clients.
• Provide clear leadership and direction to the executive team, nurturing a high-performance culture and developing future leadership capabilities.
• Monitor market trends, client needs, and competitor activities to identify new opportunities for product or service development.
• Lead the development of the company's technology and digital strategy to support innovation, scalability, and data protection standards.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships and deliver transparent, timely updates to the Board and Shareholders.

Requirements

• University degree in finance, business administration, economics, law, or a related field (an MBA or postgraduate degree is preferred).
• Minimum 5+ years of senior leadership experience in financial markets, investments or brokerage or a related industry.
• Proven experience in retail financial services in Brazil, ideally in brokerage, fintech, or investment platforms.
• Strong understanding of the Brazilian financial ecosystem, including market infrastructure, regulatory trends, and client expectations.
• Familiarity with local regulatory bodies such as CVM (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários) and Banco Central – preferred, though no specific licensing is currently required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and implement scalable business strategies.
• High level of personal and professional integrity, with no record of regulatory violations or financial misconduct.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and ability to operate effectively in a multicultural and fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in Portuguese and strong command of English is essential.

Applicants are kindly requested to submit their CV in English, as this version is mandatory for the recruitment process.

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