Jean Raphael Nahas

Global consultancy providing strategic, operational, and compliance services to
licensed and non-licensed Forex & CFD firms.
Advise clients on business development strategies, operational scaling, and market
entry within the UAE Forex ecosystem.

Strategic Leadership & Governance - Direct daily operations across all Group
entities, ensuring seamless cross-jurisdictional integration, operational alignment,
and strategic execution across Cyprus, Comoros, Mauritius, UAE.
Regulatory Licensing & Market Entry - Successfully established legal entities and
secured multiple regulatory licenses across key financial hubs, enabling compliant
expansion into high-growth markets.
Growth & Funding - Led a successful Series A funding round, raising $2M+, fueling
technology upgrades, operational scaling, and market penetration strategies.
Operational Excellence & Profitability - Designed and executed the Groups
operational strategy, delivering efficiency gains, cost optimization, and increased
profitability through targeted budget management.
Technology Infrastructure Management - Oversaw the selection, implementation,
and optimization of trading technology, risk management systems, and operational
infrastructure to enhance service delivery.
Financial & Performance Oversight - Partner with the CFO and shareholders to
drive financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, supported by KPI frameworks to
track and improve performance across all business units.
Business Development & Market Expansion - Identified and evaluated new market
opportunities, directing targeted marketing strategies and partnership initiatives to
diversify revenue streams.
Risk & Compliance - Developed and enforced risk management frameworks,
ensuring adherence to multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements and
safeguarding operational integrity.

Guide strategic vision and direction by offering independent insight on the Subject
Groups long-term objectives, ensuring alignment with global business trends and
market demands.
Enhance student career readiness by advising on high-level skills development,
practical industry exposure, and understanding of employer expectations in
evolving business landscapes.
Drive research and innovation impact by identifying opportunities for applied
research, cross-sector collaboration, and industry-driven initiatives.
Strengthen global engagement by supporting international partnership strategies,
fostering high-quality external alliances, and expanding the Facultys global
footprint.

Directed the day-to-day operations of a licensed and regulated trading business,
ensuring compliance across multiple European jurisdictions.
Built, mentored, and led a high-performance cross-functional team, driving
innovation and operational excellence.
Oversaw the product roadmap, collaborating closely with the product team to
enhance the mobile app and expand the trading offering.
Developed and executed corporate business strategy, achieving significant growth
in active traders and transaction volumes.
Spearheaded a pan-European rebrand, successfully repositioning Stryk to
strengthen brand equity and market share.
Led the end-to-end marketing strategy, optimizing acquisition, retention, and
engagement KPIs.
Designed and implemented OKRs to align departments with corporate objectives,
improving accountability and results delivery.
Built and maintained strategic relationships with key partners, liquidity providers,
and vendors to strengthen the companys ecosystem.

Direct day-to-day business operations across all departments, ensuring seamless
coordination, performance optimization, and alignment with corporate objectives.
Architect and scale operational infrastructure—built the entire back-end, back
office, customer support, finance, compliance, and business intelligence functions
from inception to enterprise-level capacity.
Drive regulatory compliance & licensing strategy—manage applications and
approvals with multiple regulators (Gibraltar, Seychelles, Mauritius, CySEC) and
oversee AML, risk monitoring, and verification automation projects in partnership
with R&D.
Enhance financial governance—review and approve all company reporting
obligations, oversee financial statements, and ensure accurate, timely submissions
to stakeholders.
Lead growth initiatives—establish a high-performing Business Development
Department, driving new client acquisition via IBs and affiliates, and collaborating
with marketing to execute effective go-to-market strategies.
Implement process excellence—design, implement, and monitor internal processes
to improve efficiency, compliance, and client experience, while building strong
partnerships with counterparties and vendors.

Led full-scale business model transformation—transitioned operations from Binary
Options to a regulated CFDs brokerage, aligning all activities with CySEC licensing
requirements.
Built organizational infrastructure from the ground up—established all
departments (Operations, Compliance, Back Office, Customer Support), recruited
all key leadership roles, and implemented robust operational frameworks.
Directed trading & technology infrastructure setup—oversaw system architecture,
platform integration, and technology vendor selection to ensure scalability and
compliance.
Oversaw strategic restructuring & repositioning—negotiated and terminated high
cost contracts, executed complex system migrations, and implemented cost
optimization initiatives.
Governed regulatory & compliance functions—reviewed and approved all statutory
reports, led compliance policy creation, monitored outsourced services, and
ensured adherence to regulatory obligations.
Managed critical financial relationships—negotiated and maintained banking
partnerships and PSP agreements to support operational liquidity and global
transaction processing.
Drove brand repositioning & market re-entry—collaborated with marketing to
execute a full company rebrand, enhancing market perception and stakeholder
confidence.

Led European market expansion strategy—oversaw end-to-end operational setup,
ensuring market readiness, compliance alignment, and sustainable growth
pathways.
Directed marketing & business development operations—managed daily
departmental activities, optimized workflows, and ensured seamless collaboration
between Marketing, Sales, and Compliance teams.
Co-developed comprehensive marketing strategies in partnership with the CMO,
ensuring brand consistency across campaigns, digital assets, and product
positioning.
Established KPI and performance tracking systems to measure marketing ROI, sales
conversion rates, and departmental productivity.
Enhanced client onboarding & back-office processes, improving speed, accuracy,
and client satisfaction while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Reviewed & approved marketing materials and website updates in collaboration
with the Head of Compliance, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory
standards.
Mentored and trained business development teams, delivering skill-building
programs to boost sales effectiveness and pipeline generation.
Evaluated & enhanced product offerings to align with market demand and
competitive positioning.

Directed multiple high-impact global projects in collaboration with board members,
aligning operational, financial, and market growth strategies to corporate
objectives.
Oversaw daily operations of offshore branches, ensuring compliance, operational
efficiency, and revenue optimization across multiple jurisdictions.
Established and scaled the Business Development Department, implementing data
driven KPIs, performance analytics, and market intelligence reporting to drive
decision-making.
Identified and executed strategic expansion opportunities—including full
registration, licensing, and setup of new branches in Africa—strengthening the
companys presence in emerging markets.
Managed P&L accountability for offshore entities, implementing cost control
measures while driving profitability.
Strengthened trading performance by collaborating with traders to identify market
gaps, maximize client engagement, and generate incremental revenue streams.
Built and maintained key external partnerships with global financial institutions,
liquidity providers, and technology vendors to support growth initiatives.
Designed and implemented operational policies & procedures for back-office,
customer support, and daily workflow optimization.
Enhanced operational KPIs and process efficiency, introducing automation and
continuous improvement frameworks to increase productivity.
Oversaw banking relationships, ensuring smooth financial operations, risk
management, and compliance across all locations.