Chief Operating Officer - Investment Operations

About the role

A Kuwait-based financial services company offering Sharia-compliant investment solutions is hiring a Chief Operating Officer. The role oversees end-to-end investment and securities operations, including trading support, settlement, reconciliation and client servicing, and leads operational processes across local and international markets.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end investment and securities operations, including trading support, settlement, reconciliation and client servicing.
• Lead and optimise operational processes across local and international markets.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, Shariah principles and internal control standards.
• Drive operational readiness for new market initiatives and business expansion.
• Strengthen operational risk management, efficiency and service delivery.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and manage operational performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in investment operations, securities brokerage or capital markets.
• Proven leadership experience managing complex investment or brokerage operations.
• Demonstrated experience in operational transformation, platform implementation or market expansion.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and driving operational excellence.
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent command of English; Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of trading platforms, settlement and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of applicable financial regulatory frameworks.