COO - Commercial Director

Marlin Selection Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is looking for a commercially minded Commercial Director in Greater London. This role combines COO functions with Chief of Staff responsibilities, focusing on supporting strategic objectives in Capital Markets. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing diverse projects and will be responsible for driving revenue growth and improving operational efficiency. Applications are invited for those seeking a challenging new role in 2026, including current remuneration and expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing a portfolio of projects across various asset classes.
• Capability to translate strategic objectives into business plans.
• Proficiency in driving revenue growth through business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Translates strategic objectives into actionable business plans.
• Identify and evaluate new commercial opportunities and partnerships.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Drive revenue growth through targeted client acquisition strategies.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Cross-functional leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Project portfolio management

Job description

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Newfor2026!AfantasticopportunityforacommerciallymindedCOOtojoinaGlobalFinancialServicesFirmasaCommercialDirectoracrossAssetClasses.

Thisrolecombinesacross-assetcoverageCOOfunctionwithaChiefofStaff/SeniorConsultantremit,workingcloselytosupportthestrategicandcommercialagendaofCapitalMarkets.

Theidealcandidatewillhaveexperienceinoverseeingaportfolioofprojectsandnewinitiativesacrossproductsandregions,ensuringeffectiveexecutionanddelivery,whilecollaboratingcloselywitheachoftheassetclassCOOs.

Otherdutieswillinclude:

• Translatestrategicobjectivesintoactionablebusinessplansanddriveexecutionacrossmultipleproductlinesandgeographies.
• Identifyandevaluatenewcommercialopportunities,partnerships,andmarketsalignedwiththefirm’sgrowthagenda.
• Leadcross-functionalinitiativestoimprovecommercialeffectiveness,operatingefficiency,andclientservicedelivery.
• Driverevenuegrowththroughtargetedbusinessdevelopmentinitiatives,clientacquisitionstrategies,andexpansionintonewmarketsorproductareas.
• Buildandmaintainsenior-levelrelationshipswithkeyclients,counterparties,andindustrystakeholders.

Ifyouarelookingforanewchallengefor2026,pleaseapplystatingyourcurrentremuneration,noticeperiodandexpectations.