Chief Operating Officer Overview • The Chief Operating Officer (COO) role is pivotal in driving enterprise-wide operational excellence and strategic initiatives. • Lead a core enterprise function, ensuring it delivers scalable, fit-for-purpose services across the organization. • Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute the strategic roadmap for operational success. • Manage complex cross-firm initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and goals. • Drive operational standards and maintain service delivery excellence across all verticals. • Balance tactical and strategic deliverables to optimize business outcomes and opportunities. • Foster a high-performing team culture aligned with the firm's values and operating standards. • Engage across time zones and organizational levels to ensure seamless operational integration. Chief Operating Officer Key Responsibilities & Duties • Define and drive strategic direction, objectives, and roadmap for enterprise functions. • Lead and manage internal and cross-enterprise projects, ensuring clear scope and accountability. • Translate leadership priorities into structured execution plans, managing their full lifecycle. • Ensure operational quality and service delivery standards across all verticals served. • Monitor and drive accountability against key performance measures with a continuous improvement mindset. • Manage the function's budget, evaluating investments with rigorous ROI analysis. • Drive talent acquisition, performance management, and development programs within the function. • Navigate and influence across a matrix organizational structure to ensure coherent capability delivery. Chief Operating Officer Job Requirements • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree required, with a strong foundation in relevant fields. • Minimum 8 years of experience in financial services or hedge fund operations, with 12 years preferred. • Proven expertise in managing budgets, headcount, and resource allocation effectively. • Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise functions in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. • Early career training in structured problem-solving and business analysis is a plus. • Strong operational, technology, and business management experience required. • Ability to manage cross-firm initiatives and maintain operational standards effectively. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across organizational levels.