Group Head of Human Resources (FinTech), Cyprus

Location: Limassol, Cyprus (with international scope) Level: Director / Senior Leadership The Opportunity: Our client is a globally recognised, multi-regulated FinTech group offering access to a broad range of financial instruments across forex, equities, commodities, and digital assets. Founded over a decade ago, the business has grown rapidly to over 330 professionals operating across multiple offices in Europe, Asia, and beyond. Known for a culture of transparency, high performance, and innovation, this is a business that attracts ambitious, commercially driven professionals who want to make a tangible impact in a fast-moving, globally connected environment. Emerald Zebra is retained to appoint a Group Head of Human Resources , a pivotal leadership position reporting into the executive team. This is a rare opportunity to shape the people agenda across a complex, multi-jurisdictional group at a transformative stage of its growth. Why This Role Stands Out: Board-level influence — Direct partnership with C-suite executives to shape strategy, culture, and organisational design across the group. Global complexity — Lead HR across multiple regulated jurisdictions, navigating diverse employment frameworks and building consistency at scale. Transformation mandate — Own the people strategy end-to-end: talent acquisition, performance, engagement, L&D, and succession planning. Autonomy and ownership — Build, lead, and develop a high-performing HR function with genuine decision-making authority. Competitive package — Attractive remuneration, benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a leadership team that values excellence. Scope of the Role: Strategic Leadership & Advisory Develop and execute the Group's People Strategy, ensuring full alignment with commercial objectives and growth plans. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all people-related matters, including organisational design, change management, and culture transformation. Coach and guide managers and executives on leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and complex HR matters. HR Operations, Compliance & Governance Oversee HR systems, processes, and data integrity across all group entities, ensuring operational excellence. Ensure full compliance with labour legislation and regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions. Lead the development, review, and enforcement of group-wide HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks. Manage complex employee relations cases including grievances, disciplinary matters, and sensitive investigations. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Define and lead the recruitment strategy across all business functions, ensuring a consistent pipeline of high-calibre talent. Drive strategic workforce planning and succession management to support long-term business continuity. Partner with hiring managers to ensure timely, quality recruitment aligned with headcount plans and commercial priorities. Performance, Engagement & Development Own the performance management framework, driving accountability and high-performance culture across the group. Lead employee engagement, recognition, and culture initiatives that attract, retain, and inspire top talent. Champion learning and development programmes that build internal capability and support career progression. Oversee the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, contracts, development, offboarding, and everything in between. Candidate Profile: Experience & Qualifications 7-10+ years of progressive HR experience with a minimum of 3- 5 years at Director level or equivalent within a multinational environment. Demonstrable experience leading the full HR function across multiple jurisdictions, ideally within FinTech, financial services, or a similarly regulated, high-growth industry. Proven track record of partnering with C-suite executives and influencing at board level. Strong background across all core HR disciplines: employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, L&D, compensation, and policy governance. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. An MBA or Master's in HR/Organisational Psychology is highly desirable. Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additional languages are a plus. What Sets You Apart You think strategically and commercially; you connect the people agenda to the bottom line. You lead with empathy, integrity, and emotional intelligence, building trust at every level. You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and are energised by complexity and change. You are hands-on when needed but strategic in approach, comfortable operating at all levels. You bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and take genuine ownership of outcomes. How to Apply: This is a confidential search managed by Emerald Zebra. To express your interest please apply via the link.