Aristi Kalafati

Director | HR & Operations Professional

7 Years FX Experience 4.5 Years HR Experience

Personal Profile

  • Nationality: Cypriot
  • Languages: Native Greek / Fluent English
  • Hobbies: Ashtanga Yoga, Pilates
  • References: Available upon request

Core Skills

Ability to Work under Pressure Effective Time Management Fast Learner Communication Skills Leadership Operational Strategy Vendor Management

Employment History

Director & Asset & Operations Manager

Family Office of Private UHNW Individual (Confidential) - Cyprus

November 2023 — Present
  • Acting as Director across all entities of the Family Office.
  • Overseeing and managing all personal and investment assets of a private billionaire family office in Cyprus.
  • Responsible for property portfolio management, including houses and apartments, as well as renovation projects.
  • Coordinating construction projects and maintenance works across multiple estates.
  • Managing and supervising a luxury supercar collection, ensuring proper maintenance, insurance, and logistics.
  • Liaising and collaborating directly with luxury automotive brands such as Ferrari and Aston Martin.
  • Assisting with selected Personal Assistant (PA) duties, including scheduling, correspondence, and travel arrangements.
  • Acting as the key point of contact with contractors, suppliers, and service providers for all household and asset-related matters.

Director

TSOPTECH Digital Solutions (Confidential)

2023 — Present
  • Serving as Director of TSOPTECH Digital Solutions.
  • Providing oversight and strategic input for the company’s digital and technological initiatives.
  • Ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards and overseeing operational matters.

Group HR Manager

GLOBAL FX BROKER (Confidential) - Limassol

April 2018 — Present
  • Responsible for recruiting staff, providing orientation and arranging internal/external training.
  • Managed Payroll, Annual/Sick Leave, Overtime, and bonuses.
  • Secured top medical insurance and provident fund schemes at negotiated prices.
  • Heavily involved in departmental and divisional restructuring.
  • Developed standards that enhanced operational procedures and team building (e.g., weekly departmental meetings).
  • Implemented performance review policies, annual evaluations, exit interviews, and questionnaires to improve turnover rates.
  • Oversaw adherence to office policies, maintained inventory, and handled all office inquiries/complaints.
  • Managed internal staff relations and conflict resolution.
  • Designed and implemented business strategies, establishing policies promoting company culture and vision.
  • Evaluated performance data, wrote reports for the UBO, and assisted in fundraising and expansion activities (investments, acquisitions).

Office Manager

GLOBAL FX BROKER (Confidential) - Limassol

August 2017 — April 2018
  • Managed maintenance, mailing, shipping, supplies, equipment, bills, and errands.
  • Maintained the office calendar and assisted employees in organizing meetings.
  • Assisted HR with employee compliance regarding office policies.
  • Managed relationships with vendors, service providers, and landlords, negotiating prices.
  • Developed operational policies and executed all company events.

Office Manager & Back Office Assistant

Exness - Limassol

2016 — 2017
  • Admin: Managed office calendar, tracked employee absences, and coordinated relocation/visas/work permits. Served as contact for Medical Insurance claims. Managed office maintenance, SAP invoice submissions, and out-of-office task coordination.
  • Back Office: Approved and opened new client accounts after reviewing KYC documentation. Reviewed and approved deposits/withdrawals. Collaborated with Compliance, AML, and Customer Support.

Technical Support Officer

Primetel PLC - Limassol

2012 — 2016
  • Provided product/service information and troubleshooting via phone and email.
  • Dealt with customer complaints, analyzed data, and conducted call assessments.
  • Interviewed potential candidates for the technical department.

Education & Courses

  • HR Management
    Adonis Business Academy (2019 — 2020)
  • Certificate LCCI Accounting
    Elementary Level

Early Internships

  • GSM Engineer
    CYTA (2011 — 2012)
  • Network Engineer
    Primetel PLC, Limassol (2007 — 2009)