Chief Operating and Risk Officer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge hedge fund in London is seeking a Chief Operating and Risk Officer to build operational foundations from the ground up. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape fund operations and risk management while ensuring compliance in a high-growth environment, with a focus on innovation and performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in hedge fund operations or COO/CRO roles.
• Strong experience in fund accounting and internal controls.
• Deep understanding of FCA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end fund operations and financial oversight.
• Ensure FCA compliance and develop risk-aware culture.
• Partner with the CEO to establish an operating model.

Skills

Fund operations oversight

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Job description

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Client:

OURA HR (on behalf of a client)

Location:

london, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

London | Full-Time Executive | £150k + Bonus

Are you ready to shape the operational foundation of a next-generation hedge fund?

This high-growth investment firm is combining cutting-edge AI with capital markets to build a systematic investment platform from the ground up. With live strategies already in motion, they’re looking for a commercially minded and execution-focused COO/CRO to lead operations, risk, and regulatory alignment.

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to build a high-performance infrastructure from day one. You’ll partner closely with the CEO to establish a best-in-class operating model while ensuring the business meets FCA requirements and institutional standards. This isn’t about maintaining the status quo; it’s about creating the right structure to support scale, trust, and long-term success.

What You’ll Own

·End-to-end fund operations, including NAV oversight

·Enterprise risk and FCA compliance (SMCR, MiFID II)

·Investor onboarding, governance, and operational controls

·Development of risk-aware culture and leadership across operations and compliance

What You’ll Bring

·10+ years in hedge fund operations, COO/CRO roles, or fund administration

·Strong experience in fund accounting, reconciliations, and internal controls

·A deep understanding of FCA regulations and experience in SMF16/17 functions

·A strategic mindset with hands-on delivery and credibility at the board level

About the Business

This Company is a high-growth hedge fund startup, backed by a world-class team of AI researchers and investment professionals. Their ambition is bold: to consistently outperform the index across all market conditions, supported by operational excellence from the very start.

Interested? If you’re excited by the idea of building something from scratch and leading the operational and risk function of an ambitious business, I would love to hear from you.