CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

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Our client, Giverny Capital, is looking for a Chief Operating Officer to join their diligent team located in Montreal.

Reporting to the President and acting as his right-hand man, the incumbent plays a central strategic role in coordinating and optimizing internal processes. He ensures strong cohesion between the various teams, supervises project execution, and maintains maximum fluidity in all operational processes, while actively supporting the firm’s overall efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or any other related discipline relevant to the role
• Be registered (or eligible) as a full-fledged securities advisor with the AMF
• Minimum of 20 years of experience, including management of professionals and operations, ideally within a portfolio management, investment, or private wealth management firm
• Proven experience in operations management and administrative management
• Experience in process optimization and improvement (systems, automation, etc.)
• Good knowledge of regulations and compliance, ideally to become the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer
• Ability to mobilize and develop multidisciplinary teams
• Good understanding of financial market mechanisms and associated terminology
• Awareness of cybersecurity issues and understanding of best practices in information security
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written