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

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

Candidate Profile

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Approximately 7+ years’ post-qualification experience

Prior experience within a family office, private office, investment office, or closely held entrepreneurial environment is highly desirable

Strong leadership and people management capability, with experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams

Commercially minded, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented

Comfortable operating in a hands-on, non-corporate environment with changing priorities

Broad understanding of family office operations, including finance, governance, structuring, tax coordination, and administration

High levels of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence

Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally

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.

Deputy CFO / COO – Single Family Office

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