Chief Operating Officer

Recruiter:

Conova Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000406/GR

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

100000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client is an independent South African financial services group providing comprehensive investment products and services to third party asset managers, asset consultants, IFAs, and employee benefit consultants. As a growing company, they now require a COO to be the right-hand person to the CEO. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within the financial services industry, with strong leadership skills and the ability to approach business with a creative point of view.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities : Strategic Planning : Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to drive strategic goals and operational excellence. Operational Efficiency : Identify opportunities to streamline and optimize operational improvements across 2 entities. Team Leadership : Lead, grow and coach a small, high-performing team across operations, finance, and compliance. Risk Management : Mitigate operational risks and ensure compliance with industry standards. Stakeholder Management : Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including Board of Directors and external service providers. Reporting: Enhance reporting and data automation processes and evaluate performance by analysing and interpreting data and metrics. Requirements: 10-15 years of experience in the financial services industry, with 5+ of those years in a senior management role. A Business degree. CA (preferred but not essential) Proven leadership and business optimisation experience. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and excellent communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills, goal-oriented, and passionate about building high-performing teams Preferably experience of having worked your way up to an executive\/senior role.

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