Position Title: Business Manager to the CEO
Reporting Line: Reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Location: Preferably Cyprus but certainly in the European time zone. Fully remote job.
General Purpose:
Supports the CEO by managing administrative, operational, and selected management responsibilities—enabling the CEO to focus on high-value strategic initiatives. Acts as a trusted extension of the CEO to ensure effective follow-through on priorities, negotiations, and organizational execution.
Specific Objectives (~12 months):
* Gain a deep understanding of the company’s operational model, key stakeholders, and internal dynamics to the extent of confidently engaging in and interpreting all CEO-level internal and external discussions.
* Own the planning, facilitation, and follow-up of management team meetings, ensuring agendas are strategically aligned and action items are executed in a timely manner.
* Independently follow up with all direct reports to the CEO on operational and non-strategic matters, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication flow.
* Plan and coordinate the CEO’s schedule, including engagements with key internal and external stakeholders, to maximize strategic impact and time efficiency.
Key Activities:
* Coordinate and manage the CEO’s calendar, prioritizing meetings and engagements that align with strategic goals.
* Prepare agendas, materials, and post-meeting follow-ups for executive and management meetings, ensuring clear accountability.
* Serve as a liaison between the CEO and direct reports for operational matters, tracking progress on delegated tasks and initiatives.
* Monitor internal and external communications to provide the CEO with timely context and insights, enabling effective decision-making.
* Conduct targeted research and prepare briefing materials to support the CEO’s decision-making, communications, and external engagements.
* Organize and manage recurring leadership routines, including 1:1s with direct reports and Board-related interactions, ensuring consistency, documentation, and follow-through.
Requirements
Key Competences:
* Strong business acumen with the ability to grasp complex organizational dynamics and operational models.
* Exceptionally well-organized, with proven ability to manage schedules, meetings, and follow-ups across multiple stakeholders.
* Culturally intelligent and effective in multinational, diverse environments.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, communicate diplomatically, and influence without authority.
* High adaptability and dependability in managing shifting priorities and urgent requests.
* Skilled at setting and managing priorities in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
* Familiarity with fintech or, preferably, trading businesses, including terminology, pace, and operating culture.
Likely Current Job:
* Senior Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant with a track record of driving business execution beyond traditional administrative responsibilities.
* Deputy Chief Operating Officer or similar role focused on operational follow-through and executive support.
* Project Manager experienced in coordinating leadership-level priorities and cross-functional execution.
Employer Value Proposition:
This role offers a unique opportunity to work side-by-side with the CEO, gaining unmatched visibility into strategic decision-making and full-spectrum business operations. For the right candidate, it serves as a direct pathway to grow into a Chief Operating Officer (COO) role, with real ownership, influence, and long-term impact on the company’s trajectory.
Compensation:
Competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience and the strategic scope of the role.
Assessment Process:
The evaluation process includes three interviews—with the recruiter, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)—along with a case study exercise designed to assess strategic thinking, operational judgment, and communication skills.
Benefits
● Fully remote role
● Excellent Fringe Benefits
● Competitive pay
● Localized holidays and vacation benefits