Chief Operating Officer (COO), Global Banking

The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead its Global Banking operating agenda across the Americas and partner with senior business leaders to execute strategy, support sustainable growth, and maintain strong governance and risk oversight. Responsibilities include translating priorities into measurable plans; leading cross-functional transformation with Technology and Operations; improving operating models and business performance; and overseeing regulatory engagement, audit remediation, operational resilience, and non-financial risk. The role also leads and develops a high-performing COO team and coordinates with senior stakeholders across business and control functions. Candidates should bring extensive senior COO or business management experience in U.S. investment or global banking, broad product knowledge, and a strong understanding of front-to-back operations and controls. A proven record of strategy execution, complex transformation, regulatory and audit engagement, remediation, and team leadership is required; experience with financing products and major U.S. regulators is advantageous. The role calls for sound commercial judgment, strong prioritization, a robust control mindset, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex issues clearly. Candidates should also demonstrate resilience under pressure, continuous-improvement skills, and thoughtful use of AI to improve workflows in line with governance, risk, and ethical standards.