CIO & COO (Multi Asset Platform)

ACCA Careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The boutique, global investment firm in Singapore seeks a dual-hatted Chief Operating Officer & Chief Investment Officer to partner with the Singapore CEO, owning operational infrastructure and multi-asset oversight.

You will lead investment governance across equities and fixed income, design scalable processes and risk frameworks, and collaborate with UK and global teams to align strategy, deal workflows, and long-term growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience (COO, CIO, or combined executive role) within an Asset Manager, EAM, or Family Office.
• Long-term portfolio-building mindset with hands-on approach to scaling operations.
• Proven ability to drive results with international teams, especially UK-based partners.

Responsibilities

• Guide multi-asset strategy across Equities and Fixed Income, with potential Private Equity/Private Credit exposure.
• Design and scale end-to-end operational processes, risk frameworks, and admin systems.
• Collaborate with UK counterparts and global stakeholders to align strategy and deal workflows.
• Aim for long-term growth and progression into higher group leadership over time.

Skills

Executive Background

Growth Mindset

Cross-Border Aptitude

Job description

About The Company

We are partnering a boutique, global investment firm seeking to onboard a CIO & COO to join their ranks. This is a new headcount splitting the function of the present CEO. Our client focuses on multi-asset strategies anchored in a progressive, compounding-value philosophy. The organizational culture is entrepreneurial and ego-free, offering senior leaders high autonomy to build scalable frameworks and shape overall growth.

About The Company

We are partnering a boutique, global investment firm seeking to onboard a CIO & COO to join their ranks. This is a new headcount splitting the function of the present CEO. Our client focuses on multi-asset strategies anchored in a progressive, compounding-value philosophy. The organizational culture is entrepreneurial and ego-free, offering senior leaders high autonomy to build scalable frameworks and shape overall growth.

About The Job

As the dual-hatted Chief Operating Officer & Chief Investment Officer, you will serve as a strategic co-pilot to the Singapore CEO, taking ownership of operational infrastructure and multi-asset investment oversight.

• Investment Leadership: Guide multi-asset strategy across Equities and Fixed Income, additional exposure in Private Equity or Private Credit is helpful. Maintain a disciplined, long-bias focus on sustainable capital growth.
• Operational Architecture: Design and scale end-to-end operational processes, risk frameworks, and administrative systems to support seamless business execution.
• Global Collaboration: Partner closely with UK counterparts and global stakeholders to synchronize strategic vision, deal workflows, and operational standards.
• Career Trajectory: Step into a high-visibility seat designed for long-term growth, with the potential to advance into elevated group-level leadership ranks over time.

About The Manager/team

You will work side-by-side with a seasoned Singapore CEO while maintaining a direct dotted line to a Principal based in the UK. The culture adopted is a team first dynamic where business builders collaborate to move the firm forward together.

Skills And Experience Required

• Executive Background: Senior leadership experience (COO, CIO, or combined executive role) within an Asset Manager, External Asset Manager (EAM), or Family Office. Prior background as a business owner or partner is a strong advantage.
• Growth Mindset: A long-term perspective on portfolio building paired with a proactive, hands-on approach to scaling business operations.
• Cross-Border Aptitude: Strong communication skills with a track record of driving results alongside international teams, particularly in the UK.