Chief Operating Officer

Amanah Investments Limited seeks a highly experienced Chief Operating Officer to lead the transformation of its brokerage operations into a professionally managed, regulator-compliant institution. The COO will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for building scalable operational structures, replacing informal practices with robust systems, and institutionalizing execution discipline. This executive must possess deep expertise in capital markets and brokerage operations, demonstrating leadership in strategic planning, financial management, risk mitigation, and business development. The role involves managing a team of 20 professionals across various departments including back-office, settlements, finance operations, IT, human resources, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in designing and implementing operational frameworks that ensure efficiency, compliance, and scalability. This position demands a commitment to driving automation, strengthening internal processes, and preparing the firm for rigorous regulatory inspections while supporting future business expansion initiatives.
Responsibilities
 

• Translate the Chief Executive Officer's vision into a clear, structured, and executable operational model that aligns with strategic business objectives.
• Design and implement an institutional operating framework that integrates back-office functions, settlements, finance operations, IT systems, human resource coordination, and internal controls to ensure seamless operations.
• Develop and enforce documented, auditable systems and processes to replace informal and personality-dependent workflows, promoting transparency and consistency throughout the organization.
• Establish clear accountability and reporting lines, develop escalation matrices, and define key performance indicators to accurately measure and monitor departmental and organizational performance.
• Oversee operational robustness across the full trade lifecycle, including order flow, settlements, margining, reconciliations, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Lead initiatives to drive process automation, system integrations, and the reduction of manual operational risks to enhance efficiency and reliability of brokerage operations.
• Prepare the firm proactively for comprehensive regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance reviews, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the Chief Executive Officers primary execution partner for all non-trading functions, ensuring alignment and high-level coordination across departments.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of 20 professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Leverage deep knowledge of Pakistan Stock Exchange, Central Depository Company, and National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited operational mechanics to optimize brokerage processes.
• Apply advanced skills in strategic planning, financial management, risk assessment, compliance management systems, and enterprise risk management to drive sustainable business growth.
• Manage budget processes effectively, ensuring the prudent allocation of resources aligned with operational priorities and corporate goals.
• Continuously monitor market trends and regulatory landscape changes to align operational activities with evolving compliance requirements and capital market standards.
• Champion scenario planning and risk mitigation frameworks to proactively address potential challenges and safeguard organizational interests.
• Collaborate with executive management and stakeholders to support business development initiatives and capitalize on emerging opportunities within the financial services sector.