Strategic COO: Regulated Financial Services Leader

LMA RECRUITMENT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 282,000 - 470,000; Full time

Job summary

LMA Recruitment Singapore Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced Chief Operating Officer to lead strategic and operational execution for a Malaysian financial services organisation.

The role involves risk management, governance and regulatory compliance oversight under theBoard's strategy. The COO will oversee operations and corporate support functions while building a strong leadership team, maintaining regulatory relationships, and ensuring robust controls and resilience across the business.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in regulated financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysia's financial services regulatory landscape.
• Experience overseeing multiple business and corporate functions, leading through senior department heads.
• Proven track record in governance, risk management, controls and business transformation.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics or related discipline; relevant professional qualifications will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Translate the Board's strategy into execution, driving operational performance and priorities.
• Provide overall leadership across key areas including Equities, Derivatives, IUTA and Wealth Management.
• Oversee Operations, Finance, HR, Administration and Legal to align with business objectives.
• Drive efficiency, productivity, service quality and continuous process improvement.
• Strengthen operational risk management, internal controls and governance, addressing audit and compliance matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, Bursa Malaysia and Securities Commission Malaysia.
• Oversee business continuity, resilience, major projects and outsourcing arrangements.
• Lead talent development, succession planning and senior management capability.
• Provide timely updates to the Board on operations, finance, risk and strategy, with escalation as needed.
• Develop relationships with regulators, auditors and key stakeholders.
• Travel within Malaysia as required.

Skills

Senior leadership

Governance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics or related discipline

Job description

LMA Recruitment Singapore Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced Chief Operating Officer to lead strategic and operational execution for a Malaysian financial services organisation.

The role involves risk management, governance and regulatory compliance oversight under theBoard's strategy. The COO will oversee operations and corporate support functions while building a strong leadership team, maintaining regulatory relationships, and ensuring robust controls and resilience across the business.