Independent Non-Executive Chair

About Tavira:

The Role:

We are seeking to appoint our first Independent Non-Executive Chair to join our Board. This is a rare opportunity to shape the governance and strategic direction of a high-growth firm at a pivotal moment. The Chair will provide independent oversight, support the executive leadership, and help establish and strengthen board governance structures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Board in an independent, objective, and effective manner
• Partner with the three Executive Directors to shape and support strategic direction
• Provide constructive challenge to the Executive team, helping to test assumptions and support robust decision-making
• Foster a strong governance culture and high standards of conduct
• Provide mentorship and a sounding board to the executive team

Essential Criteria:

• Deep technical understanding of the wholesale financial markets, including:
• Agency Brokerage (global equities, derivatives, commodities)
• Investment Management (UCITS funds, SMAs)
• Corporate Broking (LSE/AIM-listed companies)
• Prime Brokerage services
• Experience working with entrepreneurial boards of similar size and complexity
• A sound understanding of the UK regulatory landscape and FCA expectations, with a track record of supporting strong compliance cultures and navigating firms through evolving compliance or governance requirements

Job requirements:

It is expected that the role will require the equivalent of 3-4 working days per quarter.

You will be expected to commit to professional learning and development, including scheduled annual training provided by the company in areas of compliance, anti-money laundering, fraud and financial crime, operational resilience and cyber-crime.

Why Join Tavira?

This role presents a unique chance to help shape the future of an agile, globally connected financial services firm. As our first INED, the Chair will play a critical role in embedding best-in-class governance and supporting sustainable, strategic growth.

How to apply:

To express your interest, please submit your Board CV along with a brief statement (up to 500 words) explaining why you’re applying and how your experience aligns with the three essential criteria.

Send your application to chair.application@tavirasecurities.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025