Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Chief Operating Officer (COO) About the Company Hedge fund focused on operational excellence and strategic enterprise initiatives IndustryFinancial Services TypePrivately Held About the Role 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. Functions Operations