COO
Keller Executive Search International
contract
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Guinea
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Salary
💰 A$250,000 - A$300,000 per year
About the role
- Lead and support migration to new core operating systems, AI automation initiatives, and IT systems improvements, including call centre technology enhancements
- Work closely with the Chairman and shareholder, maintaining open communication lines within a flat organisational structure
- Provide hands-on management of lending functions, including review and refinement of credit policies and product costing models
- Foster collaboration across a culturally diverse workforce of 800+ language groups, building a unified team culture and accountability
- Execute on the company’s clearly defined strategy whilst identifying opportunities for faster growth and improved profitability
- Conduct occasional visits to outstation branches across Papua New Guinea’s main island and surrounding territories
- Ensure business units meet and exceed clearly defined departmental KPIs and performance targets
- Address and improve operational efficiency in a Pacific environment, implementing processes that accelerate decision-making and delivery
- Drive day-to-day operational management of core business units, with close oversight of secured and unsecured lending operations, marketing, and IT functions
Requirements
- Proven lending experience – essential requirement; candidates without a lending background will not be considered
- Willingness to relocate to Papua New Guinea on a three-year contract basis
- Experience with core banking/operating systems and systems migration or transformation projects
- Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business, Finance, or related field (BCom or equivalent)
- Proven capability to build and lead diverse teams across multiple locations
- Strong track record in driving performance and accountability in competitive environments
- Demonstrated ability to work in a hands-on operational capacity, comfortable with Excel, spreadsheets, and financial modelling
- Ability to operate effectively in emerging or frontier markets with less developed infrastructure
- Extensive experience in financial services operations, particularly within lending environments
- Experience working in environments requiring speed of execution and operational agility
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work within flat organisational structures
Benefits
- Fully furnished housing provided by the company
- Company vehicle
- Annual return flights to home country for employee and immediate family
- Three club memberships (golf club, yacht club, or similar)
- Comprehensive medical cover
- Professional membership fees covered
- Relocation support: Cubic metres allowance for personal belongings and shipping assistance
- Initial relocation costs covered
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
lending experiencecore banking systemssystems migrationfinancial modellingExcelcredit policiesproduct costing modelsoperational efficiencyAI automationperformance targets
Soft Skills
communication skillsteam leadershipcollaborationaccountabilityhands-on managementoperational capacitycultural diversitystrategic executionperformance drivingadaptability
Certifications
BComCommerce qualificationBusiness qualificationFinance qualification