Chief Operations Officer, Asset Management

• Newly created role
• Unique, highly successful financial services firm poised for further growth
• Work directly with the Head of Asset Management and make a direct impact on the trajectory of a successful and high profile business

This listed financial services client has experienced exceptional momentum and consequent market support post its ASX debut. In addition to a highly respected Advisory and Equities business, our client's growing Asset Management platform is a key element of the firm's growth strategy. In support of this strategy they are looking for an experienced Chief Operations Officer to directly support the Managing Director of their Asset Management arm.

The Chief Operations Officer will have responsibility for managing the business operations of the Asset Management platform through new and improved systems, procedures and information technology with the view of improving client and investor engagement and experience. You will look to enhance the operational and organisational efficiency of the asset management platform through a co-ordinated approach that supports business activities such as fund creation, marketing and distribution. You will also take a lead role in client services, management accounting & reporting and the implementation & management of an integrated IT system that will support organisational efficiency across marketing and distribution, investment & business management and client experience.

Candidates will have a minimum of 10+ years of experience in the financial services and asset management industry. Having operated for some time in such an environment, you will bring a proven track record in achieving complex business objectives. Furthermore, direct experience in implementing and managing an integrated IT system is considered a mandatory requirement. We also require this person to be commercially focused with strong influencing and negotiation skills as you will look to make an impact at a C-Suite level whilst staying hands on with regards to the execution of business objectives.

You must have full working rights for Australia to be considered for this role.

For further information, please contact Daniel Yee: 02 9235 9420 / dyee@jmichel.com.au