Overview
On behalf of our client, a progressive and growth-oriented family office, we are seeking to appoint a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to support their continued expansion and operational excellence.
Our Client is a dynamic, forward-thinking family office that operates more like an institutional investment holding company. While based in Cyprus, they invest and operate across asset classes globally. They have a strong focus on digital assets, technology ventures, and alternative investments. Their portfolio includes both direct investments and fund investments. As a firm, they actively seek out to incubate and acquire strategic businesses that aligns with their expertise and scope.
They combine integrity, curiosity, passion, and precision execution and seek a colleague who shares these values and can help drive strategic initiatives to ensure business goals.
Role Overview
The COO will lead the strategic initiatives of the family office’s operations. The role demands a hands-on, high-calibre operator, ideally with a deep understanding of the financial services industry (especially insurance, asset management, banking, or fintech)and holds at least superficial knowledge about tokenised and digital assets.
The ideal candidate is of a very entrepreneurial nature as it will be their job to drive forward (i) incubated projects and (ii) lead larger scale direct acquisitions and/or search fund strategies we pursue over time, and (iii) ensure the family office operates efficiently, compliantly, and with agility.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
· Drive the strategic growth of the group companies.
· Oversee the setup and scaling of various large projects.
· Identify and lead expansion into new, regulated financial opportunities aligned with the group’s vision.
· Manage, mentor and collaborate with the team members (remote and local).
Financial Oversight
· Manage all financial operations, including reporting, compliance, and audit readiness.
· Oversee fund accounting, capital allocation, and liquidity management.
· Ensure robust internal controls and governance aligned with international best practices.
Regulatory & Operational Excellence
· Oversee compliance with Cypriot and EU financial, investment, and digital asset regulations.
· Develop risk management frameworks suited for both digital and traditional assets.
· Build operational infrastructure for scalable, compliant growth.
Investor & Stakeholder Management
· Communicate clearly with the board of the group and external advisors (law, tax, and audit).
· Represent the family office in discussions with regulators, partners, and co-investors.
Requirements and Desirable Skills:
· Proven senior leadership experience in a scaled start up, family office, asset management firm, or financial institution.
· Strong background in operations with good understanding in finance and compliance. Whilst not required, ideal person can straddle both traditional and digital asset expertise.
· Understanding of EU and Cyprus financial regulation.
· Strategic and growth mindset with the ability to execute hands-on.
· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
· Entrepreneurial, ambitious, curious, and adaptable personality.
· Strong command of English is essential.
Key Benefits
· A highly competitive remuneration package, aligned with senior-executive experience and impact.
· Hybrid working model with flexibility, supported by dedicated office space.
· Annual performance-based bonus.
· Lead and growth with a forward-looking investment platform in one of Europe’s most vibrant financial hubs.
· Shape the future of financial services
· Drive investments across asset classes, especially digital asset and in verticals such as digital tech, healthcare, financial services, and industrials.
· Work with a small, passionate, and curious team that values autonomy and impact.
Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
