Chief Operating Officer – Operations & Finance

Company Overview

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Job Summary

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Operations & Finance will partner with the CEO and senior leadership to define the organization’s strategic vision, business plans, and long-term growth objectives. The role involves leading overall operations, ensuring operational excellence, financial discipline, and driving process automation and technology initiatives. The COO will build and lead high-performing teams across Operations, Finance, and support functions, contributing significantly to organizational scalability and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless coordination across business and support functions.
• Lead business planning, budgeting, and profitability management, including reviewing actual performance against budgets and implementing corrective actions.
• Supervise the Finance & Accounts function, including accounting, Profit & Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet, cash flow management, financial reporting, payments, settlements, and reconciliations.
• Drive Management Information System (MIS), business analytics, and management reporting for senior management and the Board.
• Oversee key Mutual Fund operations and coordinate with Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTA), custodians, bankers, and other service providers.
• Ensure compliance with SEBI regulations, Mutual Fund requirements, and internal policies, in collaboration with Risk, Compliance, and Audit teams.
• Establish and strengthen internal financial controls, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and processes.
• Lead risk management, process standardization, automation, and digital/technology initiatives to enhance efficiency and controls.
• Liaise with auditors, regulators, bankers, and key stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of observations and escalations.
• Participate in management and functional committees, supporting strategic initiatives, new product launches, and organizational growth.
• Lead recruitment, development, and performance management of key resources.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in financial services or BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector, with significant senior leadership roles.
• Strong experience in Operations leadership with oversight of Finance & Accounts.
• Proven expertise in business planning, budgeting, P&L management, profitability, financial controls, risk management, and governance.
• Extensive exposure to Mutual Fund operations, SEBI regulations, process transformation, and automation.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Educational qualifications: Not specified.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with digital transformation and automation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, especially SEBI regulations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strategic thinking and organizational leadership capabilities.

Experience

• Over 15 years of relevant experience in financial services/BFSI.
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in operations and finance functions.
• Proven track record in managing Mutual Fund operations and regulatory compliance.

Environment

Not specified. The role likely involves a corporate office setting, with potential for hybrid or in-office work depending on organizational policies. The position requires engagement with multiple stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, and service providers.

Salary

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Growth Opportunities

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Benefits

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