COO - (Family Office)

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned finance and operations professional to join their family office. This high-impact role involves overseeing the entire finance function, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will manage complex financial operations, liaise with external stakeholders, and drive efficiency within the office. With a focus on analytical skills and discretion, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence business outcomes in a dynamic environment. If you thrive in a lean setup and are ready to take ownership of your work, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in finance and operations, ideally in a family office or investment firm.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with a sense of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end finance functions including budgeting and financial reporting.
• Support strategic initiatives and manage day-to-day operations effectively.

Skills

Financial Management

Investment Operations

Accounting Operations

Financial Planning

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

We are partnering with a privately held family office to hire a seasoned finance and operations professional to take on a broad, high-impact role supporting the Principal across strategic financial management, investment operations, and business execution.

Responsibilities

This role will lead the end-to-end finance function, including budgeting, financial planning, reporting, and investment tracking across multiple entities. The individual will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, payments, reconciliations, and cash flow, while ensuring compliance across jurisdictions by working closely with external auditors, accountants, tax advisors, and legal counsel.

Beyond finance, the successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting strategic initiatives and special projects - such as new business ventures, corporate turnarounds, or restructurings - coordinating internal and external stakeholders to drive outcomes. They will also oversee the smooth running of the family office's operations, manage confidential documents, liaise with banks and service providers, and maintain systems and processes that support efficiency and resilience.

Requirements

We are looking for someone with at least 12 years of experience, ideally in a family office, private investment firm, fund management, or boutique advisory environment. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, discreet, resourceful, and able to manage complex financial and operational matters independently. A strong sense of ownership, excellent communication skills, and comfort working in a lean, agile setup are key to success in this role.

To Apply

To apply, please submit your resume (in MS Word format) to Jeremy Koh at [e-mail], quoting the job title and reference number JK 33754. We regret that only successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

License No: 16S8060
Registration No: R1113423