Regional COO / Senior Business Management Lead – FX & Commodities

Our client is an established international financial markets platform with a strong presence across Commodities, FX and Global Markets. As part of its continued growth in Asia, it is seeking an experienced senior leader to take on a key COO / Senior Business Management role.

This is not a purely operational or corporate COO position. The successful candidate will work closely with senior business stakeholders and should bring a strong understanding of the FX and/or Commodities markets, combined with the ability to drive strategic, commercial and operational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with senior business and functional leaders to support the growth and strategic development of the regional business. • Act as a key bridge between the Front Office and internal functions, ensuring effective execution of business priorities. • Drive strategic initiatives, business planning, organisational development and change programmes. • Support the development and execution of new business initiatives, including market expansion and growth opportunities. • Provide strong oversight of the business operating model, governance, controls and risk management framework. • Identify opportunities to improve business processes, efficiency and overall operating effectiveness. • Lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives across Operations, Risk, Compliance, Finance and Technology. • Act as a trusted adviser to senior management, providing commercial and strategic input on key business decisions. • Take a hands-on approach where required, balancing strategic thinking with strong execution.

Requirements

• Significant experience in a COO, Business Management, Chief of Staff or senior business leadership role within Financial Markets. • Strong exposure to FX and/or Commodities is essential. • Experience working closely with Global Markets businesses across front, middle and back office, with sufficient product knowledge to engage credibly with senior business stakeholders. • A good understanding of the commercial, operational and risk considerations within a Financial Markets environment. • Demonstrated experience driving strategic initiatives, business transformation, growth or organizational change. • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively across senior management and multiple functions. • Commercially minded and execution-focused, with a willingness to remain hands-on. • Experience in Asia and/or Greater China would be advantageous

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