Chief Operations Officer (Neo Bank)

  • Ross Kane Ltd
  • Hackney, London
  • Jan 30, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Essential: 12+ years experience, at least 5 years in executive role and with credit card portfolio experience

CTI is seeking to appoint a COO for a scaling neo bank.

Responsibilities
  • Implement, and enhance strategies and operations for collections through both in-house and outsourced teams.
  • Utilise advanced fraud detection technologies and methodologies to combat application and transaction fraud.
  • Oversee all operations related to omnichannel inbound customer support, establishing processes and KPIs.
  • Financial Crime Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to financial crime and maintain ongoing monitoring.
  • Manage complaints, ensuring equitable resolution and adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Provide transparent reporting to the CEO and board while proactively addressing operational incidents.
  • Establish, monitor, and manage all necessary business processes to deliver a premier credit card operation.
  • Manage change and technology transformation and oversee outsourced operational platforms.
  • Adopt a hands on approach to building operations from the ground up, effectively balance strategic oversight with operational execution.
Requirements
  • Proficient in establishing and managing both manual and automated processes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Possesses an engineering mindset, demonstrating the capability to approach challenges from foundational principles.
  • Holds extensive knowledge and comprehension of operational risk and the associated regulatory frameworks.
  • Proactive and hands on approach, willing to engage deeply with the intricacies of operations.
  • Focused CX, with the ability to analyse how processes and systems impact customer outcomes.
  • Strong leadership abilities, capable of identifying, attracting, inspiring, training, and retaining top talent.
  • Optimising workflows to drive productivity and enhance service delivery.
  • Implementing best practises in operational management to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
  • Continuous improvement, leveraging data driven insights to refine processes and enhance overall performance.