Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to play a pivotal role in driving enterprise-wide operational excellence and strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a core enterprise function, ensuring the delivery of scalable and fit-for-purpose services across the organization. This includes collaborating with senior leadership to define and execute the strategic roadmap, managing complex cross-firm initiatives, and driving operational standards to maintain service delivery excellence. The COO will also be tasked with balancing tactical and strategic deliverables, fostering a high-performing team culture, and engaging across time zones and organizational levels to ensure seamless operational integration. Applicants for the COO position at the company must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree and a minimum of 8 years' experience in financial services or hedge fund operations, with 12 years preferred. The role requires a proven track record in managing budgets, headcount, and resource allocation, as well as the ability to lead enterprise functions in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Strong operational, technology, and business management experience is essential, along with excellent communication and collaboration skills. The ideal candidate will have early career training in structured problem-solving and business analysis, and be adept at driving talent acquisition, performance management, and development programs within the function.