Chief Operations Officer/Chief Administrative Officer - BFS/IT

- Here's a concise summary of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) job description for the Hyderabad technology center of a global investment management firm:

- The COO will oversee all operational functions for the India entity, ensuring efficient processes and strategic alignment.

- Key focus areas include facilities and real estate management, compliance, risk management, vendor relationships, and interactions with government and industry bodies.

- The role drives operational excellence, resource optimization, and continuous process improvement, with an emphasis on supporting technology initiatives in AI, mobile, and cloud.

- Responsibilities involve strategic oversight of company-wide operations, implementing operational strategies, managing regulatory alignment, leading vendor management, and maintaining transparent communications.

- The COO will also analyze operational and financial data, lead cross-functional teams, foster innovation, monitor performance metrics, and ensure business continuity.

- Requires minimum 18 years' relevant leadership experience in India, ideally as COO or similar, an advanced business degree, expertise in compliance and risk, strong financial/analytical skills, and experience in US-based multinational organizations.

- Position is based in Hyderabad with a hybrid working model supporting collaboration and flexibility.