ABOUT
Marios C. Kyriakou
My Background and Experience
Professional Overview
Marios C. Kyriakou is a financial markets professional and educator with over 15 years of hands-on experience spanning online trading, brokerage operations and financial technology.
He is currently Learning & Development Manager at Your Bourse, where he also heads Forex Dealer Academy by Your Bourse. He is also founder of ALGODNA and a partner educator at the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF).
His mission is to share his knowledge and practical expertise to help individuals and organisations navigate today’s financial markets. Combining industry experience with high-quality training, Marios equips traders, investors and financial professionals with the skills to make informed decisions and approach the markets and industry with confidence.
Current Roles
Learning & Development Manager and Head of FX Dealer Academy by Your Bourse
Leads the Learning & Development function at Your Bourse, building a structured and scalable onboarding and education framework across the company. Heads Forex Dealer Academy by Your Bourse, producing valuable content and growing a community of dealers and other financial professionals.
Founder at ALGODNA (algodna.com)
Research and development of investment strategies and algorithmic trading products, with educational programmes for students, businesses and investors.
Partner Educator at the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF)
Delivers training and educational programmes, seminars and webinars for finance professionals.
BSc Economics
University of Cyprus
MSc Economics
University of Warwick
CySEC Advanced Certificate
in Financial Services Legal Framework
HRDA (ΑΝΑΔ) Certified
Vocational Trainer
Experience You Can Learn From
Throughout his career, Marios has worked in trading, brokerage and financial technology, holding senior roles across key business functions. He understands financial markets from both the business and technology perspectives, combining practical industry knowledge with an understanding of market dynamics and analysis.
His studies in economics provided him with a strong academic foundation, while his CySEC certification supports his understanding of the regulatory framework in which brokers and traders operate.
This knowledge is backed by hands-on experience at leading FX and CFD brokers, including IronFX, IC Markets, BDSwiss and XS.com, across dealing, market analysis, risk management and trading platforms. Marios has also delivered seminars, webinars and corporate training for brokers and fintech firms worldwide.
As a vocational trainer certified by the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA), he applies a structured approach to professional development, focusing on clear learning objectives, practical skills and measurable outcomes.
In-depth knowledge of FX/CFD brokerage operations, including dealing desk activities, execution processes and brokerage business models.
Expertise in trading platform configuration, dealing operations and risk management systems
Experience in financial market analysis, covering both fundamental and technical approaches.
Exploring AI applications and algorithmic trading strategies, including the use of Expert Advisors (EAs) and automated trading technologies.
In-depth knowledge of fintech solutions and brokerage infrastructure, including risk management tools and liquidity aggregation systems.
Clients Voice
Amalia, CY · ★★★★★
“I want to thank Marios for his patience and guidance through this experience. The presentation covered all aspects of a working forex company, how it works, what it needs to work, what are the roles and what each role is responsible for.
Excellent time management and educative presentation.”
Lemi Badarli, GR · ★★★★★
“Having attended the course regarding MQL4 Programming I feel obliged to congratulate Marios Kyriakou on a job very well done. I was impressed by the teacher’s professionalism, excellent knowledge of the subject matter, expertise, methodology, well structured material and ability to convey in a highly effective manner all the topics presented. I would highly recommend the course to anyone who is interested.”
Emma April, GB · ★★★★★
“Marios helped us understand the changing world in the markets, and the different positions an FX Broker has. As we specialize in FX Recruitment, it is always helpful to update ourselves on what is happening. The course was great, in a period of 5 weeks, and tailored to our needs. It was very collaborative and helped our team bond better.”