Managing Director - UK

ICONOMI Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the crypto space is seeking a dynamic Managing Director to lead its UK operations. This exciting role offers the opportunity to shape the company's strategic vision and drive commercial success. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leadership roles within fintech or financial services, demonstrating exceptional skills in business development and stakeholder management. Join a talented team and leverage your expertise to enhance the company's market positioning while ensuring regulatory compliance. This is your chance to make a significant impact and accelerate your leadership career in a rapidly evolving sector.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a commercial or strategic role.
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a clear vision for the company’s growth.
• Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring efficiency and scalability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Visionary mindset

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Deal-making abilities

Communication skills

Networking skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Experience in fintech or financial services

Senior leadership experience

Job description

About us
ICONOMI is a forward-thinking crypto company operating in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Slovenia. We are committed to innovation, growth, and regulatory excellence while pioneering new opportunities in the digital asset space. Our mission is to scale our business while maintaining best-in-class compliance and risk management practices.

Role overview
We seek a dynamic and commercially driven Managing Director to lead ICONOMI UK into its next growth phase. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader who is ready to step up into a Managing Director role. Reporting directly to the Board, the Managing Director will be responsible for driving commercial success, strategic vision, and operational excellence while ensuring strong regulatory alignment.

Key responsibilities

1. Strategic leadership: Develop and execute a clear vision for the company’s growth, ensuring commercial success and long-term sustainability.
2. Business development: Identify and capitalize on new revenue streams, partnerships, and market opportunities to expand Iconomi’s footprint.
3. Operational excellence: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and high performance across all business functions.
4. Regulatory & compliance oversight: Work closely with the compliance and risk management team to maintain industry-leading regulatory standards.
5. Stakeholder management: Build & maintain strong relationships with investors, regulators, partners, and key clients.
6. Team leadership: Inspire and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
7. Financial management: Drive financial performance, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
8. Market positioning: Enhance Iconomi’s brand reputation and positioning within the global crypto and fintech space.
9. Travel: Engage in regular travel across Europe and the UK to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and ensure effective company-wide engagement.

Why join us?
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to step into a Managing Director role. You’ll be leading a well-established company with strong market potential, backed by a talented team and a solid regulatory foundation. Join us and shape the future of Iconomi while accelerating your leadership career.

Ready to apply?
We look forward to welcoming you to Iconomi! Apply now to become part of our journey.

Qualifications & experience:

1. Proven leadership experience in a commercial, strategic, or operational role, ideally within fintech, crypto, or financial services.
2. A track record of driving business growth, securing partnerships, and increasing revenue streams.
3. Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks in financial or crypto sectors.
4. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
5. Previous experience in a senior leadership role, such as CCO, COO, or Head of Business Development, looking to step up into a Managing Director position.

Skills & attributes:

1. Visionary mindset with a strong commercial acumen.
2. Ability to work independently and take full ownership of company direction.
3. Strong negotiation and deal-making abilities.
4. Ability to foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
5. Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.