Jobs, fresher vacancy - Chief Operating and Risk Officer • UK

Company: OURA HR LTD

UK

Chief Operating & Risk Officer (COO/CRO)London | Full-Time Executive | £150k + Bonus Are you ready to shape the operational foundation of a next-generation hedge fund?This high-growth investment firm is combining cutting-edge AI with capital markets to build a systematic investment platform from the ground up. With live strategies already in motion, they’re looking for a commercially minded and execution-focused COO/CRO to lead operations, risk, and regulatory alignment.Why This Role?This is a rare opportunity to build a high-performance infrastructure from day one. You’ll partner closely with the CEO to establish a best-in-class operating model while ensuring the business meets FCA requirements and institutional standards.This isn’t about maintaining the status quo; it’s about creating the right structure to support scale, trust, and long-term success.What You’ll OwnEnd-to-end fund operations, including NAV oversightEnterprise risk and FCA compliance (SMCR, MiFID II)Investor onboarding, governance, and operational controlsDevelopment of risk-aware culture and leadership across operations and complianceWhat You’ll Bring10+ years in hedge fund operations, COO/CRO roles, or fund administrationStrong experience in fund accounting, reconciliations, and internal controlsA deep understanding of FCA regulations and experience in SMF16/17 functionsA strategic mindset with hands-on delivery and credibility at the board levelAbout the BusinessThis Company is a high-growth hedge fund startup, backed by a world-class team of AI researchers and investment professionals. Their ambition is bold: to consistently outperform the index across all market conditions, supported by operational excellence from the very start.Interested? If you’re excited by the idea of building something from scratch and leading the operational and risk function of an ambitious business, I would love to hear from you.