• Location: Chicago IL
• Type: Perm
• Job #23910

Company Overview:
A global financial services firm provides clearing services to 26 exchanges via direct membership and parent/affiliates. They are seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee comprehensive operations infrastructure across multiple business lines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive operational strategies aligned with corporate objectives and growth initiatives
• Lead process optimization initiatives across all operational divisions
• Drive strategic planning for capacity expansion, technology upgrades, and operational scalability
• Collaborate with senior leadership on business development opportunities
• Establish key performance indicators and operational metrics
• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction to division heads
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
• Ensure operational integrity and efficiency across clearing, settlement, custody, and trading operations
• Oversee daily operations including clearing, settlement, and corporate actions
• Implement robust risk management frameworks and operational controls
• Maintain comprehensive understanding of regulatory landscape
• Oversee compliance with SEC, FINRA, CFTC, and OCC regulations
• Lead large-scale operational projects including system implementations
• Oversee vendor management and technology partnerships

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in financial services operations
• Minimum 5+ years in senior management roles
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Series 7, Series 24 required; Series 4 and additional registrations preferred
• Advanced proficiency in operational systems and trade processing platforms
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, Power Automate, or other automation tools
• Expert-level Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Experience with project management methodologies and enterprise risk management frameworks

Compensation:
Salary: $200,000 – $300,000, Plus Bonus