Chief Operating Officer at Stresert Services Limited

REF: CHF-O-2023

Our client is a registered portfolio/funds management company dedicated solely to managing assets for carefully selected investors that crave high quality, specialized and personalized niche products and services in the areas of portfolio/funds management, arbitrage and financial intermediation, financial/investment advisory, and corporate finance services

Job Summary

The COO will coordinate operations for the organization to ensure optimal capacity to achieve and surpass corporate objectives and goals. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Operational Strategy: Working closely with the CEO and other top-level executives to develop and execute the company's operational strategy. This involves setting goals, defining key performance indicators (KPIs), and establishing strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability. 
• Operational Planning: Responsible for translating the company's strategic goals into actionable operational plans. This includes developing annual budgets, resource allocation, and operational targets, collaborating with department heads and functional leaders to ensure alignment and effective execution of plans. 
• Process Improvement: Leading initiatives to streamline and optimize business processes to enhance operational efficiency. This involves identifying bottlenecks, analyzing workflows, and implementing changes to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. 
• Risk Management: Assessing and managing operational risks associated with the business. Developing risk mitigation strategies, establishing contingency plans, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards. Also be responsible for business continuity planning and disaster recovery. 
• Performance Monitoring: Monitors key operational metrics and performance indicators to track the organization's progress and identify areas for improvement. Analyze data and provide regular reports to the executive team, highlighting trends, issues, and opportunities. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitating collaboration and coordination among different departments and functional areas within the organization. Promoting effective communication, teamwork, and alignment of goals to ensure smooth operations and achieve business objectives. 
• Client Relationship & Retention: Build and nurture and maintain customers’ base of corporate, government and its agencies, high net worth individuals, local and offshore. 
• Technology and Infrastructure: Assessing and leveraging technology solutions to enhance operational capabilities and drive innovation. Collaborating with the IT department and other stakeholders to identify and implement appropriate systems, tools, and infrastructure to support operational excellence. 

QUALIFCATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• MBA is an advantage
• Minimum of five (5) years working in a senior management capacity in financial Industry
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Membership in an accredited professional body 

KEY COMPETENCIES & ATRIBUTES 

• Ability to inspire and influence others to achieve operational goals and drive the company's success.
• Ability to think strategically, analyze complex situations, and make informed decisions that align with the organization's overall objectives. 
• Experience in optimizing operational efficiency, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction. 
• Proactive in addressing issues and resolving conflicts that may arise during day-to-day operations. 
• Proven ability to adapting processes, implementing new technologies, and driving organizational transformation while minimizing disruptions and maximizing employee engagement.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable results and continuous improvement. 
• Proven experience in understanding market dynamics, industry trends, and competitive landscape enables them to make informed decisions and drive operational excellence. 
• Strong frontline leadership skills and ability to manage and resolve crisis. 
• Inspirational leadership capabilities to galvanize multiple work-teams towards the organization’s goals 
• Excellent communications skills 
• Ability to effectively liaise with / manage multiple stakeholders. 
• High level of integrity, entrepreneurial drive and strong work ethics 
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving 
• A deep level understanding of micro and macro-economic issues and how they impact the economy and the business. 
• A good knowledge of the industry and relationship with other operators, regulators, and market makers.

Application
Interested applicants should forward CVs to recruitment@stresertintegrated.com using CHF-O-2023 as subject