At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operational functions and drive transformational change in a fast-growing financial services organisation.
- Company: Dynamic wealth and financial services company focused on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive package and significant influence at the executive level.
- Other info: Opportunity to build a high-performing team and establish market leadership.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a growing organisation and lead impactful M&A integrations.
- Qualifications: Proven C-suite experience and strong track record in financial services.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Executive team as Group Chief Operating Officer. This is a unique opportunity to drive transformational change within a dynamic and fast-growing wealth and financial services organisation during a critical period of consolidation and growth.
The Role
- You will lead all operational functions across the business, overseeing sales and marketing, technology infrastructure, and change delivery.
- You'll be responsible for implementing a scalable, multi-site operating model while ensuring regulatory compliance, consistent governance, and exceptional customer outcomes.
- This role sits at the heart of our M&A strategy—helping us integrate acquisitions seamlessly and establish ourselves as market leaders in this space.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute operational strategy in partnership with the executive team.
- Lead multi-disciplinary, multi-location teams (sales, marketing, product, operations).
- Own the technology stack and drive digital transformation across the group.
- Design and deliver rapid, repeatable M&A integration models.
- Build and lead a high-performing senior team with clear accountability.
- Establish KPIs and governance frameworks to drive performance and compliance.
- Champion customer outcomes and innovation across all divisions.
About You
- Proven C-suite experience in wealth, financial services distribution, or related sectors.
- Strong track record of delivering commercial growth and operational excellence.
- Minimum 10 years senior leadership in regulated environments.
- Deep understanding of distribution markets, intermediaries, and client dynamics.
- Strategic thinker with exceptional execution capability.
- Commercially astute, results-oriented, and a credible relationship builder.
- Experience leading M&A integration and transformation programmes.
What We Offer
- Competitive package.
- Significant influence at executive level.
- Opportunity to shape the future of a growing organisation.
Group Chief Operating Officer in London employer: Cameron Kennedy
As a leading management consultancy, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation, particularly for professionals engaged in US GAAP to IFRS conversion projects. With a remote working model, employees enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the UK while being part of a dynamic team that supports their professional growth through exposure to high-profile clients and complex financial challenges. The company values strong communication and project management skills, ensuring that every team member can contribute meaningfully to impactful projects.
