Chief Operating Officer

Role overview

This opportunity is for a senior Chief Operating Officer to own and improve the operations, risk, and surveillance functions of a large stockbroking business in Mumbai. The position is focused on ensuring smooth day-to-day execution, strong governance, and regulatory adherence across the broking environment.

Key focus areas

• Lead broking operations with accountability for the full trade lifecycle.
• Strengthen risk management practices and surveillance processes.
• Build and maintain operating frameworks that support compliance and scale.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive execution.
• Guide cross-functional teams toward operational excellence.

Experience and domain knowledge

The role calls for deep, hands-on experience in the Indian stockbroking industry, along with a solid understanding of SEBI requirements and exchange and depository regulations. Successful candidates should have led large operational teams and handled complex, fast-moving business environments.

Candidate fit

This role is best suited to senior leaders who have created robust operating models, managed risk and surveillance responsibilities, and delivered strategic outcomes in a regulated broking setup.

Application note

Professionals with a strong stockbroking background who are interested in this leadership opportunity are encouraged to share their profile.