Chief Operating Officer, Institutional Clients, US & Americas

We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Institutional Clients, Americas, a senior leadership role within the Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) COO organisation. You will partner closely with product teams, functions, and the wider COO team to develop and execute key strategic initiatives that strengthen growth, efficiency, and controls. Responsibilities: Shape and execute strategic initiatives supporting Global Institutional Client coverage across the Americas Partner with product teams and functions to align client needs with solutions and delivery priorities Oversee business analysis and planning to support sustainable profitable growth within agreed constraints Govern hiring activity, headcount planning, and resource deployment across the coverage organisation Manage cost planning and cost control activity including investment budgets where applicable Establish performance scorecards and reporting to support decision-making and senior management updates Strengthen risk and control oversight across the front to back control environment including conduct expectations Advance technology automation and policy simplification while maintaining the business risk profile Requirements: Substantial experience in wholesale banking in a senior COO, business management, or coverage support role Deep understanding of institutional client segments including Hedge Funds, Banks and correspondent banking, Private Trading Firms, and Insurance Strong knowledge of financial markets and products including private markets, equities, fixed income, foreign exchange (FX), securities services, and transaction banking Ability to navigate financial crime risk and regulation, policies and procedures, and credit risk policies and procedures in a controlled environment Experience establishing and running risk and control frameworks within appetite in partnership with second and third line of defence Strong communication and influencing skills, with ability to communicate clearly with senior management Strong working understanding of technology and technology solutions to improve efficiency and facilitate change Job Data by YubHub .