Chief Operating Officer

Abacus Group, LLC; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 185.000 - 325.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Abacus Group, LLC seeks a seasoned Chief Operating Officer to oversee business management, strategy execution, and operational effectiveness across the Americas. The role demands strong commercial judgment, executive presence, and the ability to drive performance within a complex global financial services firm.

Responsibilities include partnering with senior leadership on strategic plans, supervising governance and budgets, developing KPIs, and leading cross-functional initiatives across

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 15 years of experience in business management, COO functions, or strategic operations within the securities industry.
• Candidates with 10 years of relevant experience may be considered at the Director level.
• Strong background in Institutional Equities and capital markets is highly relevant.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership within a global financial institution.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, governance, and performance management.
• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and manage complex projects across multiple business lines and functions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic plans across the Americas.
• Oversee governance, controls, and organizational effectiveness.
• Translate objectives into budgets, initiatives, and performance metrics.
• Lead cross-functional projects with Finance, Technology, Risk, HR.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and management reporting.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and strategic recommendations.
• Evaluate performance, identify risks and opportunities, and propose improvements.
• Establish reporting and governance to promote transparency.
• Collaborate with business leaders to drive client engagement and commercial growth.

Conhecimentos

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Project leadership

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field

Ferramentas

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Descrição da vaga

Our client, an established global financial services firm, is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee business management, strategy execution, and operational effectiveness across its Americas business.

The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial judgment, executive presence, and the ability to navigate a complex, global organization while driving operational efficiency, accountability, and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Business Strategy & Operations

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic business plans across the Americas.
• Oversee business management, operating priorities, governance, controls, and organizational effectiveness.
• Translate business objectives into actionable initiatives, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Lead cross-functional projects involving Finance, Technology, Risk, HR, and other business areas.
• Identify opportunities to improve operating processes, infrastructure, and business efficiency.

Business Management & Financial Oversight

• Oversee regional business planning, budgeting, and performance management in partnership with Finance.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and management reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, business reviews, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Evaluate operational performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend improvements.
• Establish reporting and governance processes that promote transparency and accountability.

Client Strategy & Commercial Initiatives

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute strategic client coverage and account management initiatives.
• Monitor client relationships, business opportunities, revenue performance, and account prioritization.
• Support initiatives designed to strengthen client engagement and drive business growth.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to identify and implement commercial opportunities across business lines.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives on business strategy, operational performance, and organizational priorities.
• Build strong relationships across business units and corporate functions, ensuring alignment on strategic initiatives.
• Lead complex, cross-functional projects and drive execution across multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 15 years of experience in business management, COO functions, or strategic operations within the securities industry.
• Candidates with 10 years of relevant experience may be considered at the Director level.
• Strong background in Institutional Equities preferred; experience across broader capital markets businesses is highly relevant.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership within a global financial institution.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, business governance, operational controls, and performance management.
• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and manage complex projects across multiple business lines and functions.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, including preparation of executive-level presentations and reporting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be an experienced business management or COO professional with a strong understanding of institutional securities businesses and the operational complexities of a global financial institution.

This individual will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, demonstrating the ability to manage competing priorities, influence senior leadership, and drive initiatives from planning through implementation.

The role is particularly well suited for someone who has worked closely with senior executives in Institutional Equities or broader capital markets and is looking to take on a high-impact regional leadership position.

Compensation

$185,000-$325,000 base salary, depending on level, experience, and qualifications.

• Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and market factors.