Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Operations
Job title
Chief Operating Officer
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Expected start date
01/08/2026
Management position
Yes
Job summary
Key responsibilities for the SMF24 Chief Operations Function for the firm include the following:
· Managing the internal operations of the firm, with Middle Office and Settlement and IT (including cybersecurity).
· Responsibility for the business continuity planning, which includes operational continuity, resilience, and strategy
· Responsibility for the firms outsourcing activities and the firms legal department
· Responsibility for reporting to the firms Board on any operational topics and issues, including the oversight of FACTA/CRS matters (Responsible Officer)
· Responsibility for the oversight, maintenance, management of the firms Operational Resilience Self-Assessment
· Responsibility for the coordination and oversight of Amundi (UK) Limiteds arrangements to support clients, in particular Client Service Function and Middle Office Function
Responsible for ensuring the firm has an appropriate reporting organisation which guarantees the regulators expectations are met regarding MiFID reporting (internal) and EMIR reporting (outsourced to CACEIS). This includes quality assessments
Principle Accountabilities:
· As a member of London Management, play a part in the overall running of the business development, including ensuring that effective governance structures, systems and controls are developed and operated.
· As a key member of the Management team, the incumbent will be responsible for deputising for the Chief Executive of Amundi (UK) Limited where required.
· Set and follow high standards of conduct. Follow, and keep up to date with, regulatory requirements and be proactive in obtaining legal /compliance advice. Delegate responsibilities, clearly specifying issues to be escalated.
· Encourage a culture that ensures the appropriate level of client support and drives appropriate behaviours from Amundi (UK) limited employees.
· Principally responsible for systems and controls of Amundi (UK) Ltd, including financial affairs, information security, setting and controlling risk exposure, adherence to internal systems and controls, procedures and policies, and reporting to Amundi (UK) Ltd Board thereon.
- Put in place effective systems and controls, including guidance as to types of issues to be escalated.
- Promptly resolve any compliance/control issues identified and enhance related policies, systems and controls as appropriate.
· Effectively supervise the competence and conduct of employees.
- Apply supervisory techniques, including monitoring, which would reasonably be expected to identify and deter potential incidents of non-compliant behaviour.
- Monitor the discharge of the functions by employees to whom responsibilities have been delegated to assess their continued suitability and competence for that role.
- Seek to continually enhance competence by providing and /or supporting internal and external training and supervision and/or mentoring as appropriate.
Supplementary Information
Committees:
· Member of the following Committees/Boards: Amundi (UK) Limited Board, Executive Committee ; New Activities, Products and Services Committee ; Compliance Committee ; Risk Committee, Operations and Outsourcing Committee (Chair); Active Distressed Securities Committee.
Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities
· Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, the London Compliance manual and the Financial Crime Policy. Complete any mandatory training in line with legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements.
· Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure to be fully qualified to undertake the role. Complete all mandatory training as required to attain and maintain competence.
· As a Manager, to be responsible for the implementation of internal systems and controls and ensuring staff adhere to requirements.
· Refrain from taking any steps, which could lead to the removal of certification of fitness and propriety to perform the role.
· Undertake all necessary steps to satisfy the annual certification process.
· Comply with all applicable conduct rules including Senior Manager conduct rules as prescribed by the relevant regulator.
· Fully co-operate with any handover of Senior Manager functions resulting from a change in role
Position location
Geographical area
Europe, United Kingdom
City
London
Remote work
hybrid
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
Relevant degree
Experience
Proven senior leadership experience in an operations, COO or equivalent role within asset management or a regulated financial services environment.
Experience of operating within a regulated environment, with a good understanding of governance, systems and controls, and Senior Managers Regime responsibilities.
Experience of oversight of regulatory reporting processes, including MiFID and EMIR reporting.
Required skills
Strong knowledge of asset management operations, including middle office, settlement, client service, outsourcing and technology oversight.
Strong understanding of operational resilience, business continuity planning and crisis management.
Knowledge of information security and cybersecurity principles, with the ability to oversee related risks and controls.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and report effectively at Board and senior management level.
Strong judgement, problem-solving and risk awareness, with the ability to identify and escalate issues appropriately.
Effective people leadership skills, including supervision, delegation, coaching and performance management.
A collaborative and pragmatic approach, with the ability to drive service quality, control improvement and sound governance.