K3583 – Chief Operating Officer – UK, Greater London / Surrey (Hybrid) – Asset Finance

New Leaf Search Ltd.; England; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee its UK operational strategy in Greater London/Surrey. This senior executive role requires extensive experience in Asset Finance and a strong understanding of UK regulations. The COO will be responsible for leading operational functions, ensuring compliance, and driving service excellence. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in financial services and inspiring multi-disciplinary teams, with a focus on operational excellence and delivering results.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Asset Finance / Leasing.
• Ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Track record of implementing change and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for UK operational performance.
• Lead all UK Operations teams.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and service excellence.
• Manage operational strategy, KPIs, SLAs, and budgets.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Commercial and financial acumen

Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams

Deliver operational excellence

Deep UK regulatory knowledge

Job description

K3583 – Chief Operating Officer – UK, Greater London / Surrey (Hybrid) – Asset Finance

New Leaf Search has partnered with a leading European financial services group in its search for a Chief Operating Officer.

Excellent salary, bonus and benefits. UK, Greater London / Surrey (Hybrid).

This is a senior executive role with full responsibility for UK operational strategy, governance and delivery. The COO will lead all operational functions, ensure regulatory compliance (including FCA / FLA), and deliver service excellence during a period of sustained business growth.

Reporting into EXCO, the COO will oversee Business & Customer Services, Collections, New Business and Asset Management, while partnering closely with Risk, Legal, HR, Marketing and international colleagues across the wider group.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Full accountability for UK operational performance, governance, controls and regulatory compliance
• Leadership, development and performance management of all UK Operations teams
• Delivery of service excellence and operational resilience across the business
• Ownership of operational strategy, KPIs, SLAs and budget delivery
• Oversight of Consumer Duty and Treating Customers Fairly requirements
• Contribution to business growth strategy and major transformation initiatives
• Strong collaboration with European Head Office and wider European stakeholders

About you:

• Extensive senior leadership experience within Asset Finance / Leasing
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with deep UK regulatory knowledge
• Proven ability to lead, develop and inspire multi-disciplinary teams
• Track record of delivering operational excellence and change
• High standards of integrity, conduct and ethical leadership

We strongly favour applicants with proven, relevant experience in Financial Services; particularly Asset Finance and Leasing. You will also require relevant IN-COUNTRY experience; without which, your application will NOT be considered.

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