Project Manager (European Capital Markets)

Freedom24 is an investment platform of the international financial group Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), providing clients worldwide with access to over 1 million financial instruments — including stocks, bonds, ETFs and options. We are actively expanding across Europe and growing our team in Cyprus.

We are now looking for a Project Manager with a strong background in European capital markets, who will ensure the highest standards of project execution across the European region. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working within European brokerage or financial institutions, including market access to EU trading venues, launching listed investment products, and managing end-to-end setup on European exchanges.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an international team operating in a dynamic fintech environment and make a direct impact on the growth of Freedom24’s rapidly expanding business.

Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of project management standards: Design and roll out a unified project management framework across the organization, including templates, workflows, and governance models. Ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability in project execution. Promote best practices and drive continuous improvement in project delivery;

• Risk and quality management: Proactively identify and assess risks in new and ongoing projects. Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize disruptions. Ensure all projects meet internal quality benchmarks and comply with regulatory and operational standards;

• Strategic planning and prioritization: Partner with senior leadership to evaluate project proposals and prioritize initiatives based on business impact, resource availability, and strategic alignment. Support decision-making by providing clear analysis, timelines, and resource forecasts;

• Communication and reporting: Act as the central point of contact for project-related communications. Prepare and present detailed reports on project status, risks, and milestones to executive stakeholders. Ensure timely, effective communication across departments, with external partners, and with senior management;

• Cross-functional and external coordination: Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Finance, IT, Compliance) to ensure smooth project execution. Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and service providers, ensuring deliverables are on time, within scope, and aligned with quality standards;

• Process optimization: Continuously review and refine project processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery. Introduce automation and digital tools where appropriate to streamline workflows and reporting;

• Team collaboration and mentorship: Foster a culture of quality and standardization by working closely with colleagues across departments. Provide guidance and mentorship on project methodologies, tools, and best practices. Encourage knowledge sharing and support a collaborative environment that promotes continuous learning and improvement.

Requirements:

Experience and Skills:

• 4–6+ years of experience in project management in brokerage or related financial services;

• Proven track record of managing investment product launches, ensuring seamless regulatory documentation and onboarding.

• Extensive experience in the bond market, with a deep understanding of the end-to-end debt issuance lifecycle.

• Strong expertise in European capital markets, with a specific focus on EU-based companies and jurisdictions.

• Experience in the structuring and legalization of financial instruments, including navigating complex regulatory approval processes.

• Proficiency in drafting or contributing to prospectuses and other offering documentation.

• Proven track record of managing projects end-to-end: from initiation to closure, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control;

• Practical knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile/Scrum, Kanban) and familiarity with best practices (PMBOK/PRINCE2);

• Strong background in risk and quality management, including mitigation planning and issue resolution;

• Experience in project budgeting, cost tracking, and financial planning;

• Cross-functional collaboration experience (e.g., with Legal, Finance, Compliance, IT);

• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and detailed reports for senior management and executives.

Personal Qualities:

• Strong leadership skills: ability to foster collaboration, mentor team members, and drive results;

• Excellent communication skills, adaptable to different audiences (from specialists to top executives);

• Highly organized, structured thinker with a results-oriented approach;

• Flexibility and resilience in fast-changing, high-pressure environments.

Education and Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, IT, Economics, or a related field;

• Professional certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum Master) are a strong advantage;

• English proficiency: Upper-Intermediate level or higher.
  

We offer:

• Work in the modern office in the center of Limassol with Team of open-mind people;

• Relocation package, including reimbursement for flights and accommodation for 1 month;

• VISA sponsorship for employee and family members;

• The Company cover 50% of annual cost of Healthy Plan, which employee will decide to set up with any Insurance Company;

• 21 working days of paid vacation;

• 12 additional days off per year at the expense of the Сompany;

• The Employee is annually entitled to days sick leave with pay;

• Team building, corporate events, football and volleyball clubs, sports events and challenges;

• Competitive salary package including annual bonus.