Job Title: Chief-Operating-Office (COO)
Day Rate: Via Umbrella
Length of Contract: 12 months
Location: Bromley/London
Hybrid 2-3 days from office
Client: Our client is a leading global investment bank with a strong presence across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. They are known for their innovation in financial technology and robust global markets infrastructure.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven COO / Business Manager to support the global FX and Emerging Markets (EM) Technology team within a leading investment bank. This high-impact role reports into the Global COO and partners closely with senior technology and business leadership across London, New York, and Asia.
You'll drive operational excellence across a complex, fast-paced technology organisation supporting one of the bank's most dynamic trading businesses.
Key Responsibilities
You will lead across a mix of the following (strength in at least 2 areas required):
- Project Portfolio Oversight
- Centralise and report on cross-border tech project initiatives
- Coordinate between project leads and governance teams
- Drive senior-level project review meetings and deliverables
- People & Org Management
- Manage regulatory and structural compliance (e.g., FINRA, span of control)
- Lead people-focused initiatives (training, engagement, development)
- Financial Management
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and headcount/resource planning
- Analyse financial performance and support cost optimization
- Track contractor/consultant spend and hiring approvals
- Risk & Controls
- Identify, track, and resolve operational risk issues
- Support compliance with internal tech risk/control frameworks
- Own remediation plans and back-to-green tracking
Ideal Candidate Profile
We're looking for someone with:
- 5-10+ years' experience in a COO, Business Manager, or PMO-type role in financial services
- Strong experience in at least two of: project governance, tech finance, operational risk, or people management
- Excellent communication skills - able to engage with senior stakeholders globally
- Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; strong analytical mindset
- Prior experience within investment banking, trading tech, or global markets strongly preferred
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of FX / Emerging Markets businesses or trading systems
- Exposure to financial governance tools (e.g., Clarity, Apptio, Tableau)
- Experience working across UK, US, and Asia regions
Apply Now
If you're a high-performing operations leader with a background in financial technology or trading environments, we'd love to hear from you.
