Country Manager - Cyprus

Who are we?Lumon is a leading financial services company specialising in foreign exchange and international payments. We’re passionate about empowering individuals and businesses to effortlessly manage their overseas transactions. Our mission: to become the world’s most trusted currency partner, underpins everything we do. At Lumon, we believe in building trust through transparency, collaboration, and a shared commitment to achieving our goals, and our people are central to all we do and the success we deliver.

What’s the role?Lumon has a long-standing presence in Western Europe, where we’ve successfully established hundreds of partnerships over the past 25 years. We’re now looking to replicate this success in the Eastern Mediterranean and have selected Cyprus and Greece as our next key markets for expansion. In this strategic leadership role, you’ll be empowered to build our entire Cypriot and Greek operations, an opportunity that rarely comes to market and one that we believe will be career-defining.

From your very first day, you’ll be working closely with our Senior Leadership and Executive Teams to bring your strategy and operating plan to life, ensuring we’re always strengthening existing relationships, acquiring new partners, and driving initiatives to define Lumon’s presence and reputation in the local market. International expansion is one of our key strategic initiatives, so you can be certain that you’ll have an outsized impact on Lumon’s success and be at the forefront of our growth story in one of the world’s most exciting real estate and foreign exchange markets.

Ready to step up to the next level and blend your operational expertise with strategic delivery? If so, this role could be just for you.

What does this actually mean?Develop and execute a strategic plan to establish local operations and drive rapid growthDesign and implement initiatives to improve Lumon’s market positioning and visibility within the Cypriot and Greek real estate marketsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of projects and initiativesBuild a high performing team that are positive ambassadors of Lumon and provide exceptional service to our partners and clientsMonitor market trends and competitor activities to inform decision-making and strategyIdentify and secure new partnerships with real estate agencies and other key targets (law firms, relocation agencies, etc)Deepen relationships with existing partners to maximise collaboration and revenue opportunitiesAct as the primary point of contact for all matters related to Lumon’s operations in Cyprus and GreeceBe a key member of the Private Leadership Team – reporting to the Managing DirectorWhat else do I need to be successful in this role?Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or sales leadership, ideally within the foreign exchange or real estate sectorsStrong understanding of the Cypriot market, including industry trends and key playersDemonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives and deliver measurable resultsA true self-starter mindset - somebody who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and making a differenceExcellent relationship management skills to engage and inspire partners, stakeholders, and internal teamsExceptional communication and negotiation skills in both Greek and EnglishExperience working in international, multi-site environmentsEntrepreneurial mindset with a drive for growth and innovation.

What can we offer you?Highly competitive base salary and commission structure Investment in your ongoing learning and developmentLocal annual leave setup, with a chance to purchase up to 5 additional daysYour birthday off2 additional days off for ‘Moments that Matter’Social eventsEnhanced maternity and paternity leaveLumon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process.