US Equities COO

Overview

As Chief Operating Officer for the US Equities desk, you will partner with the Desk Head to drive strategy, execution, and operational excellence. You will align trading, technology, risk, and business support to accelerate priorities and scale the desk. This high-visibility role focuses on turning strategic initiatives into actionable plans, strengthening culture, and coordinating cross-functionally to deliver impact. You will shape market-facing priorities with data-informed decisions, while representing the desk to internal and external stakeholders. This is a hands-on leadership position with meaningful ownership from day one.

Pay / Benefits

• discretionary bonus
• paid leave
• insurance
• competitive base salary
• high-visibility role with meaningful ownership
• global trading firm culture

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Desk Head to drive top-priority initiatives across trading, technology, risk, and business support
• Apply structured problem-solving to evaluate opportunities, assess risks, and implement data-driven solutions
• Lead or contribute to high-priority projects such as product expansions, business planning cycles, and operational improvement programs
• Own goal tracking, milestones, and communication processes as priorities shift
• Develop deep knowledge of market structure, competition, and regulatory developments to guide strategy
• Manage the desk operating rhythm—meetings, action items, and cross-functional workstreams for efficiency and scale
• Represent desk leadership with high-quality, tailored communications
• Oversee onboarding for new hires and transfers, ensuring a smooth, consistent experience
• Monitor culture and dynamics, advising desk leadership on organizational needs and recruiting pipelines

Key requirements

• 5+ years of experience with strong stakeholder management, cross-functional execution, and structured problem-solving (e.g., management consulting at a top-tier firm)
• Corporate strategy or COO experience in financial services or technology is a strong plus
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and relationship-building across all levels
• Proven ability to own and deliver results in unstructured environments
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging
• Strong STEM background preferred (e.g., Physics, Math, Econometrics)
• Equities or broader financial markets experience is a plus but not required; quick learning is valued
• Immigration sponsorship not offered for this opening

• emotional intelligence
• strong communication
• adaptability
• structured problem-solving
• data-informed decision making
• project management

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