Chief Operating Officer

Job Description : COO LATIN AMERICA Open only to overseas Spanish speaking candidates Must have 25+ years experience Main Responsibilities: Develops and executes the firm's strategy by mobilizing key leaders and their teams to align with the strategic thrust of the organization. Ensures the organization's productivity by building a performance culture within the business. Oversees the implementation of all operational plans by agreeing on targets with divisional heads and putting a mechanism for tracking progress. Ensures each division supports the organization's strategy by agreeing on critical goals and targets for all senior leaders. Leads support functions (IT., HR, PR, etc.) by ensuring their mandate aligns with the overall business strategy. Collaborates with the CEO to establish and drive the corporate vision and operational strategy by building a productive working relationship with the CEO. Translates strategy into actions by establishing organizational-wide goal setting, performance management, and yearly operations planning. Ensures the organization complies with all regulatory and policy requirements by instituting periodic business audits. Optimizes all business processes by analyzing and identifying areas for process enhancement. Optimizes capital investments for the business by assessing the return on investment on capital employed. Attracts and retains competent staff by leading in the development of an attractive employer brand for the business. Develops a succession plan for critical roles within the business by collaborating with the CEO and the Board. Ensures business profitability by optimizing resource utilization in all areas of the business. Evaluates company performance by carrying out a periodic evaluation of performance throughout the organization. Leads the effort to get low-cost financing for the company by partnering with internal finance professionals and bankers. Prepares quarterly board reports in collaboration with all divisional heads. Drives company results from an operational and financial perspective by making everyone within the organizational accountable for results. Sets challenging but realistic goals for the organization by engaging senior leaders in the goal-setting process. Drives the budgeting process by working with C-level executives in resource forecasting. Fosters profitable relationships and partnerships by engaging relevant customers and stakeholders. Leads in digitalizing critical business processes by engaging key line leaders on their digitalization requirements. Builds a cost-efficient business mode by periodically reviewing market trends and business resource requirements. Experience Requirements: 5 years of experience at the senior executive level is a requirement. At least another 5 years at the COO level or equivalent is required. Experience leading other senior-level executives is a mandatory requirement. Experience leading senior executives outside the candidate's experience and educational path is a requirement. Experience managing a diverse group of stakeholders is required. Experience in engaging the Board is mandatory. Experience and exposure to essential business support functions such as HR, Finance, and IT are mandatory requirements. A good understanding of good corporate governance is a requirement. A high level of business acumen is mandatory. High levels of critical thinking are required. Good collaboration skills. Proven experience managing diverse teams. High levels of ethical leadership. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Good presentation skills. Ability to lead the preparation of budgets. Business forecasting skills.

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