Chief Operating Officer

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will work collaboratively as a member of a recently formed Family Office to support a high-net-worth family with a diverse set of complex business and personal interests. The COO will be responsible for overseeing key operating functions related to legal, administration, people & culture, risk management, tax, and reporting.

What you’ll do:

• Work collaboratively with the Family Office Principal and leaders to achieve strategic goals
• Manage personnel and processes in the areas of legal, administration, people & culture (HR), risk management, tax, and reporting.   
• Provide comprehensive and regular updates to the Family Office Principal
• Set key initiatives and provide guidance with department leads
• Provide efficient and effective information dissemination to other functional areas of the Family Office
• Coordinate key operating initiatives within the Family Office and in coordination with the Principal’s services staff
• Proactively pursue best practices in areas of responsibility, including systems, processes, and personnel
• Manage and lead Family Office vendor relationships

Who we’re looking for:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Management, Administration or similar
• Advanced education or training in professional services operations is highly desirable
• 15+ years of experience in similar management roles in a professional services environment
• High personal integrity and professional ethics
• Ability to comprehend a disparate range of topics and synthesize key points
• Analytical thinker with a strategic mindset
• Systematic knowledge of databases and tracking systems
• Fantastic organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to adapt and contribute in a small team environment
• Brilliant written and verbal communication skills
• Solutions-oriented with strong employee relations skills/experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with high proficiency in Microsoft suite of products, including Excel