Chief Operating Officer MARK/FIC

MARK/FIC Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a senior leadership role responsible for supporting the global MARK/FIC business across strategy, transformation, governance and day-to-day activities. Acting as a key partner to the Head of MARK/FIC, the COO drives the execution of business priorities, favors an efficient operating setup, ensures an effective control framework, and fosters alignment across business, support and control functions.

This role requires strong Global Markets and FIC expertise, proven business management or project management experience, strong leadership and the ability to operate effectively in a global environment.

I. Role overview.

The MARK/FIC COO supports the MARK/FIC franchise globally across both business-as-usual and transformation activities. The role combines strategic, managerial and execution responsibilities to ensure the business operates efficiently, sustainably and in line with BU and Group priorities. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting business strategy and delivering key transformation initiatives (FIC SPP and related steering)

• Strengthening governance, risk and control frameworks across the MARK/FIC perimeter

• Optimizing operating models processes and resource allocation (including Performance & Efficiency Program)

• Monitoring business performance and operational effectiveness

• Representing MARK/FIC with key internal and external stakeholders

• Leading and coordinating the global MARK/FIC BMO*, ORM* and TDA* community across EMEA, UK, AMER and APAC

(* Business Management Officer, Operational Risk Manager, Trader Assistants)

II. Key responsibilities.

Strategy, Business Performance and Transformation:

• Support the Head of MARK/FIC in defining and executing the business roadmap

• Drive strategic initiatives that support growth, efficiency and business resilience

• Oversee budget processes and resource allocation in partnership with relevant stakeholders

• Provide management with insights on markets, business and industry developments

Governance, Risk and Control:

• Ensure a robust operational risk and control framework across the MARK/FIC perimeter

• Steer regulatory, audit and inspection reviews and oversee remediation plans

• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency and sound governance

Stakeholder Management and Leadership:

• Act as a key interface between MARK/FIC and partner functions including GBTO, RISQ, DFIN and Compliance

• Represent MARK/FIC internally and externally when required

• Contribute actively to governance forums and leadership committees (SPP, QBR, Tech/Trading/Sales Board)

• Foster collaboration and alignment across regions and stakeholder groups

This is a senior leadership role requiring sound judgment, strong autonomy and the ability to operate effectively in a complex and international environment.

Expertise and previous experience:

• In-depth knowledge of Global Markets products, processes, tools and value chains, with particular expertise in Fixed Income and Currencies activities

• Proven Business Management (COO), Project Management or organizational experience

• Strong strategic mindset combined with solid execution capabilities

• Experience operating in a global multicultural environment and ability to work effectively across regions

Leadership:

• Demonstrated capacity to lead teams and complex cross-functional initiatives

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to constructively challenge, align and influence diverse partners around business strategic priorities

• Ability to interact effectively with senior management

Other competencies:

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

• Good understanding of regulatory framework and of SG procedures and guidelines

• Ready to cope with high level of pressure

Changing roles is an opportunity to discover a new environment or profession, contribute to new projects, and work with new teams, both in France and internationally. It is also a chance to share your expertise, bring a fresh perspective, and innovate to better serve our clients.

We are convinced that you are the driving force behind change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all your initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.

So take the leap!