Chief of Staff

16 hours ago

London Area, United Kingdom AAA Global Full time

Chief of Staff / Head of Organisational Development / Head of Talent

Location:
London, UK - Onsite

Seniority:
Senior Level / Director

About The Company

Our client provides brokerage and prime brokerage services to investors across global markets and multiple asset classes. Their platform supports clients with detailed market insights, competitive pricing, reliable execution, and the ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory environments. Offering both high-touch and low-touch solutions, they tailor their approach to the diverse needs of their clients. The firm also has a growing quantitative trading arm and is entering a new phase of strategic growth.

Position Overview

They are seeking an experienced
Head of Organisational Development / Chief of Staff / Head of Talent
to take on a broad role which partners with the CEO and leadership team to shape the firm's people strategy, culture, and organisational effectiveness.

This is a senior leadership role, blending strategic oversight with operational delivery. The successful candidate will drive initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, optimise team performance, and embed a culture of accountability and excellence across the firm. You will act as a trusted advisor to the executive team—translating strategic goals into tangible organisational outcomes.

The role is
London-based and requires a strong on-site presence
, with
some occasional travel to Tokyo
to engage with global leadership and teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior management to define and implement the firm's organisational development and people strategy.
  • Lead initiatives around
    leadership development, performance management, and team effectiveness
    .
  • Drive accountability within teams—ensuring objectives, deliverables, and performance standards are clear and met.
  • Advise leadership on organisational design, succession planning, and talent management.
  • Work closely with department heads to
    foster a high-performance culture
    grounded in collaboration, transparency, and ownership.
  • Oversee key strategic projects and ensure cross-functional alignment with corporate priorities.
  • Enhance communication and engagement across departments to ensure clarity of mission and strategic direction.
  • Act as a sounding board and trusted advisor to the CEO on strategic, cultural, and personnel matters.
  • Represent leadership in internal and external forums, promoting the firm's values and vision.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Extensive senior-level experience in
    organisational development, transformation, or Chief of Staff / Senior HR or Talent Acquisition roles
    within financial services.
  • Proven success in leading organisational change and developing leadership capability.
  • Strong background in
    people strategy, performance culture, and talent acquisition and optimisation
    .
  • Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and hold teams accountable to high standards.
  • Resilient, commercially minded, and capable of making tough decisions when required.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the business.
  • Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple strategic mandates simultaneously.

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