Chief Operating Officer 2

Capital Dynamics; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to work with the CEO in leading the group’s operations and administration as a fund manager across Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Sydney and Hong Kong.

The role requires 4–5 years of leadership experience in financial services or related industries, a strong university degree, and fluent English. Mandarin is advantageous, with travel to regional offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Possess at least 4 to 5 years' experience in managing operations and administration in financial services, investment or manufacturing organisations, with a strong university degree.
• Familiar with fund operations, including trade settlements, unit pricing, fund reconciliation, subscriptions & redemptions, information and portfolio systems, and liaising with third-party service providers.
• Ability to build organisation and staff capacity, manage and develop a top-notch workforce and processes to ensure smooth operations.
• High-energy, results-oriented with ability to handle multiple priorities and people at various levels; take charge when needed.
• Must uphold integrity.
• Must be fluent in English; knowledge of Mandarin is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel to Singapore, Sydney and Hong Kong as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CEO in managing the operations and administration of the group as a fund manager across Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Sydney and Hong Kong.
• Ensure timely production of products and services, implement cost controls, and execute the strategic plan for the group.

Skills

Fluent English

Mandarin (advantage)

Education

University degree

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Operating Officer will assist him in managing the operations and administration of the group as a fund manager in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Sydney and Hong Kong. Responsible for the timely production of product and service, management and cost controls, ensuring execution of strategy, you will manage the operations and administration teams and deliver results day in and day out, thus allowing the CEO to focus on business policy and strategy and fund management- related matters. This high impact position will appeal to a career-focused lady who aims to quickly move to top management, and wants to make meaningful contribution to the group’s long-term growth.

Requirements:

• Possess at least 4 to 5 years' experience in managing operations and administration, preferably in fast growing financial services, investment or manufacturing organisation, and be backed by a strong university degree.
• Familiar with fund operations, for example, trade settlements, unit pricing, fund reconciliation, subscriptions & redemptions, information and portfolio systems, process improvements, liaising with 3rd party service providers, and more.
• Ability to effectively build organisation and staff capacity, manage and develop a top-notch workforce and the processes that ensure the group's operations run smoothly is vital.
• As a high-energy, results-oriented person, you should enjoy working hard and are able to handle multiple priorities and people at many levels; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available; not afraid to take charge of a situation; and can overcome resistance to leadership.
• Must be a firm believer in integrity.
• Must be fluent in English. A strong knowledge of Mandarin is advantageous.
• While based in Kuala Lumpur, travelling to the group's operations in Singapore, Sydney and Hong Kong will be required.