This webinar is specifically designed for HR professionals, recruiters, and talent acquisition specialists who are involved in hiring for the Forex/CFD derivatives brokerage industry and the wider financial services sector – a key pillar of the Cypriot economy and a major source of high-skill, high-value employment.

The session provides participants with a practical, structured understanding of how Forex/CFD investment firms operate, enabling HR and recruitment professionals to better understand the business models, organisational structures, and role requirements of these firms.

Participants will gain insights into industry-specific terminology, departmental functions, and job responsibilities, as well as effective communication and assessment approaches for engaging with industry professionals and candidates interested in entering or progressing within the sector.

By the end of the webinar, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to identify, assess, and match suitable talent to the right roles in a fast-paced and highly regulated industry, improving the quality and effectiveness of their recruitment decisions.

Presentation Objectives

The webinar will provide HR professionals and recruiters with a clear introduction to the Forex/CFD brokerage industry and its role within the broader financial services ecosystem.

• Explain how investment firms operate, including their core departments and internal structures.

• Equip participants with effective communication approaches for engaging industry professionals and potential candidates.

• Explore key industry elements such as products, services, revenue models, departmental functions, job roles, and recruitment insights.

• Build participants’ confidence and knowledge to successfully match suitable talent with appropriate roles in a dynamic, fast‑moving industry.

Presentation Outline

• Industry and Regulatory Awareness

• Firm Structure and Role Mapping

• Strategic Hiring – Roles & Requirements

Speaker | Marios C. Kyriakou

Marios C. Kyriakou is an economist, educator and professional working in the financial services industry for more than 10 years specialising in various areas including dealing in securities, fundamental and technical analysis, MQL Programming and Portfolio Management. Marios is dedicated to understanding the intricacies of the markets, refining his own personal strategies, and educating those interested in delving deeper into the world of investments and speculation with forex/CFD trading online brokers.