Chief Operating Officer (COO) at U-Connect Human Resources Consulting

Job Description

• Our client needs someone to be the right-hand person to our CEO. We're searching for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) who has strong leadership skills and the ability to approach business with creativity. The COO will lead our team of high-performing professionals to be efficient, productive, and effective.
• The ideal candidate has extensive experience within the industry, preferably having worked their way up to an executive role in a Portfolio and funds management Company.
• We believe this trajectory helps the ideal person to develop a unique mix of business and management expertise, plus proficiency with the practices, policies, and procedures of the industry.

Objectives of this Role

• Collaborate with CEO in setting and driving organizational vision, culture, strategy, and processes, business objectives, etc.
• Translate strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operations planning
• Oversee company’s operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met
• Ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retention.
• Ensure compliance with national and local business regulations, and take appropriate action when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement
• Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long-term objectives developed in tandem with CEO
• Oversee operations, HR, and accounting, and partner with CEO in sales management so that sufficient investment capital can be budgeted for near-term growth targets
• Manage capital investments and expenses aggressively to ensure that the company achieves customers targets for growth and profitability.
• Monitor performance and take corrective measures when necessary, and prepare detailed updates and forecasts
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree preferably in Finance, Economics, Accountancy.
• Five or more years of experience in top management cadre of a funds management company
• A certified Fixed Income dealership Certificate will be an added advantage
• Ability to manage multi-currency fixed income portfolios on behalf of customers.
• Ability to develop and nurture streams of fixed income investment products.
• Strong customer base and business connection in the industry
• Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.