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.