Deputy CFO / COO

A London-based international single family office is seeking to appoint a commercially minded and highly capable Deputy CFO / COO to support the Head of the Family Office across a broad range of operational, financial, and strategic matters.

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to step into a role within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. The successful candidate will play a central role in the day-to-day management and evolution of the family office, working closely with principals and senior stakeholders across multiple areas of activity and investment.

The role requires a highly adaptable and hands-on individual who combines strong people leadership and operational oversight with a solid understanding of finance, structuring, governance, and family office best practice.

Key Responsibilities

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• Oversee the day-to-day operations and coordination of the London family office
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• Act as a trusted deputy to the Head of the Family Office across operational, financial, and strategic initiatives
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• Lead and manage a small multidisciplinary team, including finance, administration, household, and business affairs functions
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• Support governance, reporting, cashflow oversight, budgeting, and financial controls
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• Coordinate with external advisers including legal, tax, banking, investment, and fiduciary professionals
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• Assist with structuring matters across entities, investments, and jurisdictions
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• Drive operational efficiencies, processes, and organisational development within an evolving entrepreneurial environment
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• Support special projects, transactions, and broader business interests of the principals as required
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• Maintain oversight across the various activities of the family office while balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day execution
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Candidate Profile

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• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
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• Approximately 7+ years’ post-qualification experience
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• Prior experience within a family office, private office, investment office, or closely held entrepreneurial environment is highly desirable
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• Strong leadership and people management capability, with experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams
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• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented
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• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, non-corporate environment with changing priorities
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• Broad understanding of family office operations, including finance, governance, structuring, tax coordination, and administration
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• High levels of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence
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• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally
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The Opportunity

This position offers significant exposure, autonomy, and long-term growth potential within a sophisticated but entrepreneurial single family office environment. The role would suit an individual seeking to broaden their leadership responsibilities and develop into a senior operational and strategic position over time.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please send a (preferably Word) copy of your latest CV