Davy
Financial Services
Director–COOOffice
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“Director – COO Office at Davy. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Lead the Office of the COO. Act as a trusted advisor to the COO”
What You'll Achieve.
measurable outcomes across the organisation; delivers its ambition to become a simpler, more digital, more scalable organisation; delivering sustained high performance across teams; exceptional outcomes for our clients
Industry & Context.
shaping priorities; surfacing risks; driving strategic trade-offs
Controlled Function (CF), Fitness & Probity Standards, eligibility to work in Ireland
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven senior experience in strategy, operations, or transformation roles, track record of supporting executive leadership, Provide leadership, including coaching and developing senior leaders, Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into clear, integrated execution plans, Experience establishing and managing governance frameworks, operating rhythms, and executive reporting, capability in portfolio planning, prioritisation, and sequencing, Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments, Experience in risk management and audit, Excellent communication skills, Highly organised, detail-oriented and execution-focused
Nice to Have
ideally within a complex or regulated organisation such as financial services, Ideally has prior experience leading a PMO or portfolio management function, understanding of governance and control requirements in regulated environments, experience leading Board/ExCo materials, internal communications, and executive-level messaging
What You'll Do.
Lead the Office of the COO
Act as a trusted advisor to the COO
Own the COO operating rhythm
Drive enterprise prioritisation and sequencing
Establish and lead governance forums
Oversee portfolio performance
Lead development and implementation of Board and ExCo reporting
Drive execution discipline and accountability
Enable cross-functional alignment
Lead COO communications and engagement activity
Oversee risk and audit deliverables
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
co-ordinating COO Office engagement with key C Suite and Board stakeholders; influencing across business, technology, and control functions; supporting cross-functional alignment and organisational effectiveness; alignment across multiple functions and stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; leading Board/ExCo materials; internal communications; executive-level messaging
Process & Methodology
management of all project management activities for the organisation, portfolio planning, prioritisation, sequencing, delivery across both run and change initiatives
Full Job Description
**About Us ** At Davy, it's the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for almost 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team - you are a key player in shaping our future. At Davy, you are the difference. Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors. Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally. **Closing date for applications: ** 7th June 2026 **About The Role ** An exciting opportunity has opened up for Director – COO Office at Davy. As Director, COO Office, you will act as the enterprise control tower for the COO function, ensuring that strategy is translated into clear priorities, coordinated execution, and measurable outcomes across the organisation. You will work directly with the COO and senior leadership team to drive alignment, pace, and decision-making across a complex portfolio of initiatives. This role plays a critical part in ensuring Davy delivers its ambition to become a simpler, more digital, more scalable organisation. **Key Responsibilities include: ** * Lead the Office of the COO, integrating program governance, planning, and executive reporting into a cohesive capability alongside management of all project management activities for the organisation * Act as a trusted advisor to the COO, shaping priorities, surfacing risks, and driving strategic trade-offs * Own the COO operating rhythm, ensuring alignment between strategy, executi
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