GRS Recruitment are delighted to assist our client in finding a dedicated and strategic Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join their dynamic Forex trading company based in Limassol. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned IT leader with a background in FinTech or Financial Services to influence the company's technological trajectory. If you feel you have the necessary skills, please apply for this Limassol.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define and execute technology strategy, architecture, and roadmap
- Lead the overall Technology function across Engineering, IT & Infrastructure, IT Support, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Architecture, and Integrations
- Assess and develop the Technology team structure, capabilities, resources, and operating model
- Own technical architecture and standards across trading platforms, CRM, client applications, APIs, data platforms, and internal systems
- Oversee trading and financial technology integrations, including MT4/MT5, cTrader, liquidity providers, FIX/API connectivity, payments, and third-party platforms
- Ensure the security, availability, scalability, performance, and resilience of critical systems and infrastructure
- Establish strong development, testing, CI/CD, release, change, incident, and technology governance practices
- Lead cybersecurity, technology risk, access controls, disaster recovery, and business continuity capabilities
- Provide technical leadership across major digital transformation, automation/AI, data/BI, CRM, mobile, and integration initiatives
- Partner closely with Product, with Product defining the “what and why” and Technology owning the technical “how.”
- Manage technology vendors, budgets, investments, resources, and strategic partnerships
- Build and mentor a high-performing Technology organization and establish clear KPIs, SLAs, accountability, and performance standards
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- 8+ years of senior technology leadership experience, ideally as CTO, Head of Technology, VP Engineering, Technology Director, or equivalent
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary technology teams across Engineering, Infrastructure, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Architecture, and/or IT Operations
- Strong background in software engineering, technology architecture, cloud infrastructure, APIs/integrations, databases, and high-availability systems
- Experience within Financial Services, FinTech, online trading, payments, or another regulated technology environment
- Knowledge of Forex/CFD trading technology, MT4/MT5, cTrader, FIX APIs, liquidity/execution infrastructure, or similar technologies is a strong advantage
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity, technology risk, disaster recovery, and business continuity
- Proven experience leading digital transformation and technology modernization initiatives
- Strong people leadership, commercial awareness, decision-making, and stakeholder-management skills
- Ability to operate at both strategic and technical levels, translating business needs into scalable technology solutions
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and skills. The advertised salary range is indicative, any offer will reflect the successful candidate’s suitability.
- Comprehensive private medical insurance
- Performance-based end-of-year bonus
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- 21 working days of paid annual leave
- 12 days of paid sick leave
- Opportunity to work in an international work environment
- Relocation and visa support
Due to the high volume of applications we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to
Alexander Evangelides, alex@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call +357 25 342 721 for further information.