A leading financial services group is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee its UK operational strategy in Greater London/Surrey. This senior executive role requires extensive experience in Asset Finance and a strong understanding of UK regulations. The COO will be responsible for leading operational functions, ensuring compliance, and driving service excellence. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in financial services and inspiring multi-disciplinary teams, with a focus on operational excellence and delivering results.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
A leading financial services group is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee its UK operational strategy in Greater London/Surrey. This senior executive role requires extensive experience in Asset Finance and a strong understanding of UK regulations. The COO will be responsible for leading operational functions, ensuring compliance, and driving service excellence. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in financial services and inspiring multi-disciplinary teams, with a focus on operational excellence and delivering results.
K3583 - Chief Operating Officer - UK, Greater London / Surrey (Hybrid) - Asset Finance New Leaf Search has partnered with a leading European financial services group in its search for a Chief Operating Officer. Excellent salary, bonus and benefits. UK, Greater London / Surrey (Hybrid). This is a senior executive role with full responsibility for UK operational strategy, governance and delivery. The COO will lead all operational functions, ensure regulatory compliance (including FCA / FLA), and deliver service excellence during a period of sustained business growth. Reporting into EXCO, the COO will oversee Business & Customer Services, Collections, New Business and Asset Management, while partnering closely with Risk, Legal, HR, Marketing and international colleagues across the wider group. Key Responsibilities include: Full accountability for UK operational performance, governance, controls and regulatory compliance Leadership, development and performance management of all UK Operations teams Delivery of service excellence and operational resilience across the business Ownership of operational strategy, KPIs, SLAs and budget delivery Oversight of Consumer Duty and Treating Customers Fairly requirements Contribution to business growth strategy and major transformation initiatives Strong collaboration with European Head Office and wider European stakeholders About you: Extensive senior leadership experience within Asset Finance / Leasing Strong commercial and financial acumen with deep UK regulatory knowledge Proven ability to lead, develop and inspire multi-disciplinary teams Track record of delivering operational excellence and change High standards of integrity, conduct and ethical leadership We strongly favour applicants with proven, relevant experience in Financial Services; particularly Asset Finance and Leasing. You will also require relevant IN-COUNTRY experience; without which, your application will NOT be considered. Apply in confidence by sending your CV. Know someone suitable? Earn a £500 referral fee if we place them.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
K3583 - Chief Operating Officer - UK, Greater London / Surrey (Hybrid) - Asset Finance New Leaf Search has partnered with a leading European financial services group in its search for a Chief Operating Officer. Excellent salary, bonus and benefits. UK, Greater London / Surrey (Hybrid). This is a senior executive role with full responsibility for UK operational strategy, governance and delivery. The COO will lead all operational functions, ensure regulatory compliance (including FCA / FLA), and deliver service excellence during a period of sustained business growth. Reporting into EXCO, the COO will oversee Business & Customer Services, Collections, New Business and Asset Management, while partnering closely with Risk, Legal, HR, Marketing and international colleagues across the wider group. Key Responsibilities include: Full accountability for UK operational performance, governance, controls and regulatory compliance Leadership, development and performance management of all UK Operations teams Delivery of service excellence and operational resilience across the business Ownership of operational strategy, KPIs, SLAs and budget delivery Oversight of Consumer Duty and Treating Customers Fairly requirements Contribution to business growth strategy and major transformation initiatives Strong collaboration with European Head Office and wider European stakeholders About you: Extensive senior leadership experience within Asset Finance / Leasing Strong commercial and financial acumen with deep UK regulatory knowledge Proven ability to lead, develop and inspire multi-disciplinary teams Track record of delivering operational excellence and change High standards of integrity, conduct and ethical leadership We strongly favour applicants with proven, relevant experience in Financial Services; particularly Asset Finance and Leasing. You will also require relevant IN-COUNTRY experience; without which, your application will NOT be considered. Apply in confidence by sending your CV. Know someone suitable? Earn a £500 referral fee if we place them.