Managing Director

Freedom24 is a fast-growing international brokerage platform, part of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), a publicly traded multinational financial services group with a presence in more than 20 countries across Europe, Central Asia, and beyond.
As the company continues to expand its regulated brokerage business across the European market, we are looking for a motivated and business-minded Managing Director to oversee the operations of our MiCA-licensed Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) in Bulgaria.

This is an opportunity for a professional with a background in banking, financial services, payments or investments who is ready to take on a leadership role, expand their regulatory expertise, and contribute to building and developing a growing business.

Rresponsibilities

• Manage the company's day-to-day operations and represent the business in Bulgaria.
• Ensure compliance with MiCA, PSD2 and applicable Bulgarian and EU financial regulations.
• Maintain relationships with the Bulgarian Financial Supervision Commission (FSC), Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and other relevant authorities.
• Oversee customer onboarding, customer support, AML/CFT, sanctions compliance, and operational processes.
• Ensure timely regulatory reporting, incident management, internal controls, and escalation procedures.
• Improve operational processes while balancing regulatory requirements with commercial priorities.
• Monitor regulatory developments in crypto-assets, payments, and financial services.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience, including 3+ years in a managerial position within banking, financial services, payments, investments, or another regulated financial institution.
• Native or C1/C2 Bulgarian and C1/C2 English proficiency.
• Current residence in Bulgaria and availability for a full-time role in Sofia.
• Practical knowledge of MiFID II and/or crypto-assets, payments, trading, custody, or blockchain technology.
• Good understanding of financial regulation, corporate governance, AML/CFT, sanctions, risk management, and operational controls.
• Ability to meet applicable regulatory fit-and-proper requirements.
• Proactive, hands-on mindset with a strong willingness to learn and develop expertise in new areas.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance regulatory obligations and business needs.
• High integrity, sound professional judgement, adaptability, and a strong work ethic.