COO

Job Description : COO DUBAI A DFSA-regulated financial services firm based in the DIFC is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead day-to-day operations and strengthen the firm’s governance, efficiency, and control environment. The company operates across multiple business lines including global trade execution, custody, and advisory, with a growing international presence and a newly established London office. Key Responsibilities: - Lead daily operations across all business areas including trading, compliance, risk management, HR, legal, and client servicing. - Drive operational excellence by enhancing systems, automation, and digital processes — from client onboarding and transaction monitoring to reconciliations across multiple custodians. - Manage key relationships with banks, custodians, and external service providers to ensure smooth operational delivery. - Define and track KPIs across business lines to align with the firm’s strategic and regulatory objectives. - Collaborate closely with the SEO and Board to implement the firm’s business plans, operational frameworks, and risk controls. - Design and execute operational strategies that support business growth and regulatory compliance. - Ensure business continuity, resilience, and effective risk mitigation across all operational activities. -Serve as the primary point of contact for operational and process-related issues. - Oversee the preparation of consolidated client account statements and transaction reports. - Review, refine, and align client documentation and terms of business with third-party custodians. Ideal Profile: - Proven leadership experience within a DFSA-regulated firm - Strong understanding of brokerage operations, execution workflows, and client clearing processes. - Deep familiarity with DFSA prudential and conduct regulations. - Strategic mindset with strong organizational and execution skills. - Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities, including regulatory interface experience. - Capable of managing competing priorities and driving results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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