Description:
We’re looking for…
An experienced and strategic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee daily operations, drive business growth, and develop institutional-grade research in macroeconomics, blockchain, and treasury management. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong background in finance, strategy, and operations, this role is for you!
What’s the role?
You will be responsible for:
Strategic & Operational Leadership
- Oversee daily operations across departments to ensure efficiency and scalability
- Collaborate with the CEO to define and execute growth strategies
- Lead cross-functional teams and promote a culture of innovation and accountability
- Monitor KPIs and drive continuous process improvement
Financial & Treasury Oversight
- Manage front-to-back treasury operations, liquidity, and risk exposure
- Oversee compliance with SARB and exchange control regulations
- Lead internal treasury product development and client fund movement controls
- Support management reporting and financial planning
Research & Macro Strategy
- Lead institutional-grade research on crypto, macroeconomics, and blockchain
- Design trading and risk models aligned to economic trends
- Publish thought leadership and support client advisory with macro insights
Risk & Compliance
- Ensure KYC, AML, and transaction monitoring standards are upheld
- Oversee hedge monitoring and regulatory compliance in both TradFi and DeFi
- Maintain RE5 compliance and ongoing regulatory qualifications across teams
AI & Automation Innovation
- Champion AI-driven automation across treasury, risk, and investment functions
- Streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies using intelligent systems
Venture Capital & Product Development
- Oversee VC support from deal flow to investment analysis
- Lead the launch of blockchain-based financial products and ensure market fit
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Represent the company at industry events and build strategic partnerships
- Manage client, regulator, and institutional investor relationships
Customer Operations
- Ensure accurate, secure client transactions and reconciliation
- Develop clear escalation protocols in crypto/fiat hybrid ecosystems
Requirements:
- Oversee daily operations across departments to ensure efficiency and scalability
- Collaborate with the CEO to define and execute growth strategies
- Lead cross-functional teams and promote a culture of innovation and accountability
- Monitor KPIs and drive continuous process improvement
- Manage front-to-back treasury operations, liquidity, and risk exposure
- Oversee compliance with SARB and exchange control regulations
- Lead internal treasury product development and client fund movement controls
- Support management reporting and financial planning
- Lead institutional-grade research on crypto, macroeconomics, and blockchain
- Design trading and risk models aligned to economic trends
- Publish thought leadership and support client advisory with macro insights
- Ensure KYC, AML, and transaction monitoring standards are upheld
- Oversee hedge monitoring and regulatory compliance in both TradFi and DeFi
- Maintain RE5 compliance and ongoing regulatory qualifications across teams
- Champion AI-driven automation across treasury, risk, and investment functions
- Streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies using intelligent systems
- Oversee VC support from deal flow to investment analysis
- Lead the launch of blockchain-based financial products and ensure market fit
- Represent the company at industry events and build strategic partnerships
- Manage client, regulator, and institutional investor relationships
- Ensure accurate, secure client transactions and reconciliation
- Develop clear escalation protocols in crypto/fiat hybrid ecosystems
- A dynamic leader with a proven track record in operational leadership and strategic planning.
- Experienced in financial operations, treasury management, and macroeconomic research.
- Skilled in process optimization, risk management, and AI-driven automation.
- A strong communicator, capable of managing internal and external stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with a deep understanding of compliance, trading strategies, and venture capital.
- Matric
- Tertiary Qualification - Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- 5+ years’ experience in the same or similar role
- Experience in a Banking environment – advantageous
- Additional certifications in Risk Management, Treasury, or AI & Automation – advantageous
Who are you?
- A dynamic leader with a proven track record in operational leadership and strategic planning.
- Experienced in financial operations, treasury management, and macroeconomic research.
- Skilled in process optimization, risk management, and AI-driven automation.
- A strong communicator, capable of managing internal and external stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with a deep understanding of compliance, trading strategies, and venture capital.
Boxes to tick…
- Matric
- Tertiary Qualification - Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- 5+ years’ experience in the same or similar role
- Experience in a Banking environment – advantageous
- Additional certifications in Risk Management, Treasury, or AI & Automation – advantageous
08 May 2025;
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