Head of Custody

Freedom24 is the investment platform of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC) — a global financial group with over 400,000 clients worldwide. Our platform provides access to over 1 million financial instruments, including stocks, bonds, ETFs, and options. We are expanding our global operations and looking for an experienced Head of Custody Operations to lead our custody function, ensure seamless settlement and corporate actions processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee custody operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory adherence;

• Lead the corporate actions process (dividends, M&A events, proxy voting, conversions, etc.);
• Manage cross-border settlements, including DVP, RVP, and securities transfers;
• Oversee QI/tax withholding functions and USWT reporting processes;
• Implement SWIFT messaging workflows and SRD2 voting processes;
• Ensure client asset segregation and operational sanctions compliance;
• Lead custody operations team, manage process enhancements, and support regulatory audits;
• Act as a key liaison with internal teams, clients, and counterparties.

• 5+ years of leadership experience in custody operations within brokerage, bank, or depository environments;
• Proven expertise in corporate actions, settlements, and cross-border custody across EU, UK, US, APAC markets;
• Hands-on knowledge of QI tax withholding, USWT reporting, and CSD segregation rules;
• Experience in SWIFT, SRD2 workflows, and settlement system automation;
• Strong team leadership, risk control awareness, and stakeholder management skills;
• Fluency in English; other European languages would be an advantage.

• Work in the modern office in the center of Limassol with Team of open-mind people;  
• Relocation package included compensation for flight, accommodation 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 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.