Chief Operating Officer - London, United Kingdom - Stealth Mode

Description

Job Description

We have been retained by our client, a global institutional crypto player, to help them appoint a new Global COO, covering their trading operations and organisational functions. This is a great opportunity to make your mark at a key stage of growth for the company.

Job Description:

• Direct and manage the operational side of the business, which includes trading operations, finance, risk, compliance, legal, HR, product and administration.
• Establish, maintain and deliver on comprehensive KPI's for both teams and individuals under the COO remit
• Regular reporting to other executives and global stakeholders, including meeting all regulatory requirements
• Create and deliver strategies and cross-functional projects that guide the company towards greater operational efficiency and greater end user adoption
• Participate in expansion activities such as corporate alliances etc where necessary
• Work closely with the rest of the executive team in order to incorporate market feedback into existing business processes
• Employ various initiatives to coach employees, optimize their performance and grow capabilities

Background and Experience:

• Undergraduate study in business, finance, engineering or other relevant subject
• Natural interest in capital markets and crypto/digital assets
• 15+ years of experience in operational or equivalent roles within traditional and digital finance, including 5+ years in a management role, across multiple geographies
• Capacity to mentor and train team members.
• Highly motivated and organised with systems based thinking
• Excellent communication skills.
• A natural leader able to navigate across many different stakeholders and their needs
• Fluency in English to business level is mandatory
• Suitable candidates must be based in a European time zone