Group COO, Japan Operations
Core
Develop strategy, organizational direction, and execution oversight for a complex Operations organization of approximately 200 professionals across Tokyo and Osaka, ensuring operational excellence and strategic transformation.
Role type
Senior executive (Group COO)
Builds
Operational frameworks, strategic agendas, and high-performance culture for a global financial services firm's Japan Operations division.
Domain
Financial Services / Investment Banking / Wealth Management / Operations
Required skills
Strategic planning, organizational leadership, risk management, regulatory compliance, talent development, stakeholder management, change management, process optimization, data-driven decision making, cross-cultural collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience in Investment Banking or Markets, technology adoption, succession planning
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop leadership strategies for a 200-person organization; Execute strategic agenda aligned with global objectives; Partner with senior management on planning and resource management; Foster culture of excellence and inclusion; Drive workforce planning and talent development; Oversee governance, risk, and control frameworks; Identify opportunities for operational enhancement; Champion innovation and continuous improvement; Represent the division with senior executives and regulators.
Seniority
Executive, C-suite
