Chief Operating Officer

About the Client

Our client is a Kuwait-based financial services company offering investment solutions aligned with Sharia principles.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee end-to-end investment and securities operations, including trading support, settlement, reconciliation, and client servicing.

Lead and optimize operational processes across local and international markets.

Ensure compliance with applicable 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.

About You

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.

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

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.