Chief Operating Officer

COO, UK Based International Bank - £190,000 - £200,000 + bonus + benefits, City of London

An international banking institution with an established UK presence is seeking an exceptional Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join its Executive Committee and help drive the next phase of its growth, transformation and operational excellence agenda

.
Ideal role for an established COO or a number-two looking to step up in to the COO rol

e.
This is a rare opportunity for a senior banking executive to take ownership of a broad and strategically critical portfolio encompassing operations, operational resilience, business continuity, outsourcing oversight, transformation, governance, facilities management, financial crime analysis and international expansion initiativ

es.
The successful candidate will be the SMF24 and play a pivotal role in ensuring the Bank maintains a robust, well-controlled and resilient operating environment while supporting ambitious commercial and strategic objecti

ves.
The Opport

unityReporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the Executive Committee, you will be responsible for leading the Bank's operational strategy and ensuring compliance with PRA and FCA regulatory requirements under the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&

;CR).
You will provide executive leadership across critical operational functions while partnering closely with Board members, regulators, and senior stakeholders to strengthen governance, resilience, efficiency and customer out

comes.
Key Responsib

ilitiesExecutive Leadership & Gov

• ernanceServe as a member of the Executive Committee and key governance
• forums.Contribute to strategic planning, risk management and organisational decision-
• making.Provide regular reporting to the Board and Board Committees on operational performance, resilience an

d risk.
SMF24 Regulatory Accoun

• tabilityHold accountability for the Bank's operational environment under SM
• &CR.Ensure effective oversight of operational processes, systems, controls and governance fra
• meworks.Maintain constructive and transparent relationships with the PRA

and FCA.
Operational Resilience & Business C

• ontinuityLead the Operational Resilience Framework, including Important Business Services (IBS), impact tolerances and scenario
• testing.Oversee business continuity, disaster recovery and crisis management capa
• bilities.Drive continuous improvement across resilience and operational risk ma

nagement.
Operations & Control E

• nvironmentLead core banking operations including payments, settlements, reconciliations, client onboarding, KYC operations and transaction p
• rocessing.Ensure operational processes remain efficient, scalable and aligned to regulatory expectations and business
• strategy.Oversee a strong and effective Operational Middle Office

function.
Change, Technology & Tra

• nsformationSponsor and oversee major business and technology transformation i
• nitiatives.Partner with technology leaders to ensure change programmes are delivered safely, effectively and in line with regulatory ex
• pectations.Drive operational efficiency through innovation and continuous i

mprovement.
Leadership &

• amp; CultureLead and develop high-performing teams across a diverse operationa
• l portfolio.Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, strong risk management and regulatory
• compliance.Build organisational capability and succession plans to support long-

term growth.
Exper

• ience Needed:Significant senior leadership experience within a UK-regulated banking
• environment.Deep knowledge of PRA and FCA regulatory frameworks, including SM&CR, operational resilience and outsourcing
• requirements.Experience performing or supporting an SMF24 function as a lea
• d or as a C-1Proven expertise in operations leadership, business continuity, operational resilience and ris
• k management.Strong experience managing Operational Middle Offi
• ce functions.Board, Executive Committee and regulator-facin
• g experience.Outstanding stakeholder management, communication and leadership

capabilities.
This is an opportunity to join the executive leadership team of an ambitious international banking organisation and play a central role in shaping its operational strategy, regulatory standing and

future growth.
You will have significant influence across the organisation, direct engagement with regulators and the opportunity to lead a broad portfolio that is fundamental to the Bank's con