Reporting to the Executive Chairman, you will lead the operations and risk teams to deliver positive returns to the company. Leading by example, the BUSINESS DIRECTOR will oversee the day-to-day operations of the family office and will serve as the quarterback of the external advisors and service providers, ensuring that all their services are provided in a high-quality and cost-effective manner. You will also work closely with the multi-family office to increase the performance of the business by driving sustainable and continuous growth.Responsibilities include:
Oversight of investments, marketing, compliance, operations, administration, IT, HR and finance functions
Act as a Director in any required corporate entity and register with the local regulator as needed
Design and implement investments, business strategies, plans and procedures. Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.
Establish policies that promote company culture and vision. Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
Oversee the company\'s daily operations and employees\' work (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Charity, etc.)
Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics Responsible for systematic due diligence of all operations and investments Write and submit reports to the Executive Chairman in all matters of importance Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances, etc.)
Manage relationships with partners/vendors
Responsible for revenue tracking, invoicing, and collection
Responsible for annual financial statements and all statutory filings. Responsible for any regulatory and/or tax reporting
Manage any audit requirements
Proactively forecast needed resources insuring backup and efficiency of the organization
Design / maintain P&L model to assist with planning, audit and regulatory needs Design / maintain cashflow model to assist with planning and audit
Arranging compliance and legal framework
Responsible to select the legal, tax and administration service providers
Oversight of legal documentation for transactions
Oversight of all HR-related functions (including payroll, benefits, contracts), possibly also for family-related hired profiles (example: house manager, housekeeper, nanny, home-school teacher, etc.)
Qualifications/Skills
Proven experience as Chief Operating Office or relevant role
Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing, etc. Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office
Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
Aptitude in proactivity, decision-making and problem-solving BSc/BA in
Engineering or Business Administration or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus
Entrepreneurship skills are very welcome
At least 10 years experience, ideally with a strong legal/accounting/tax background from management consulting or audit (MBB / Big Four preferred)