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About the Opportunity
A well-established international organization is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead and grow its Brazilian business. This role combines strategic leadership, regulatory governance, and commercial responsibility.
Key Responsibilitie
- sLead the establishment and operational setup of the company’s business in Brazil, including office infrastructure, local service providers, banking relationships, and legal entity requirements
- .Develop and execute a comprehensive market-entry and growth strategy aligned with global objectives and local market opportunities
- .Assess local market conditions and recommend appropriate product, service, and pricing strategies
- .Serve as the primary executive responsible for regulatory engagement and compliance with applicable Brazilian financial services regulations
- .Ensure all business activities are conducted in accordance with relevant regulatory frameworks, licensing requirements, and industry best practices
- .Oversee regulatory reporting obligations and maintain effective relationships with local regulatory authorities
- .Define and execute a scalable organizational structure, including workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies
- .Drive business growth through client acquisition across retail, professional, and institutional segments
- .Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to client growth, revenue generation, trading activity, and overall business performance
- .Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners, institutional stakeholders, and key market participants
- .Develop localized commercial and marketing initiatives leveraging digital channels, strategic partnerships, and direct business development efforts
- .Collaborate with global teams to ensure local operational, technological, and product requirements are successfully implemented
- .Oversee customer support, onboarding, and compliance processes, including KYC and AML frameworks tailored to local regulatory standards
- .Act as the public face of the organization in industry events, conferences, regulatory discussions, and media engagements when required
- .Assume full P&L responsibility for the Brazil business and ensure sustainable profitability and long-term growth
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Qualifications & Experien
- ceBachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field. Advanced qualifications are considered an advantag
- e.Minimum of 10 years of experience within financial services, capital markets, brokerage, trading, fintech, or related sector
- s.Proven success in a senior leadership, country management, or executive management role within a regulated financial institutio
- n.In-depth knowledge of the Brazilian financial and regulatory environment, including relevant securities and banking regulation
- s.Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrated track record of revenue generation, business development, and P&L managemen
- t.Experience building, leading, and scaling teams in startup, expansion, or high-growth environment
- s.Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skill
- s.Strong strategic thinking and execution capabilitie
- s.Fluent Portuguese and strong professional English communication skill
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