Chief Operating Officer

Job title: Chief Operating Officer

Company: Performativ


Job description: We’re looking for a high-performing COO to transform Performativ’s operational engine into a category-leading machine. This is a rare opportunity to design how a fast-scaling fintech company runs at scale.As a COO, you will lead the execution of Performativ’s growth strategy, turning ideas into well-run systems across revenue operations, onboarding, finance, reporting, and people. You’ll work directly with the CEO and executive team to scale our operations, bring structure to ambition, and help Performativ run faster and smarter every day.What you’ll do 📈

• Lead cross-functional task forces addressing critical challenges or strategic opportunities
• Own executive rhythms including leadership meetings & QBRs
• Oversee our People function, drive hiring and shape our people policies, rituals, and performance culture
• Identify and implement operational efficiencies across the business
• Translate strategic goals into scalable systems and accountable team
• Oversee our Finance Function and lead capital planning, headcount modeling, budgeting and financial infrastructure
• Oversee CX & onboarding processes to drive seamless customer journeys

What we’re looking for 🎯

• 8+ years experience in high-performance environments (e.g. top-tier consulting (MBB preferred), investment banking, and/or scale-up leadership)
• Deeply data driven with finance and metrics fluency (e.g. SaaS KPIs, balance sheets, P&L)
• Proven track record scaling startup operations or building systems from scratch
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and translating strategy into execution
• Exceptional communication skills; structured, written, and accountable
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and unafraid to own the outcome
• Experience within banking and/or wealth management preferred

We can offer🌱 :

• Trust and responsibility to shape the future of Performativ’s success in the European market from day 1.
• A comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a generous equity and bonus plan, offering life-changing potential for the right candidate.
• Flat organizational structure to allow optimal focus on what matters most.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture that values independence, growth, innovation, and success.
• The opportunity to have a real impact on the direction and growth of a very fast growing company with an ambition to become the market-leading product in record time.
• You will be working out of our central and beautiful offices in Copenhagen, located next to Illum (Kronprinsensgade 2). But expect a bit of travel between our other offices in London, Amsterdam and Zürich.

Join a team of fintech heroes! 🚀Performativ is making waves in the wealth management ecosystem and is changing the way investment advisors and financial institutions do business around the world. Working at Performativ means working at a fast-paced tech scaleup with intelligent people who are passionate about their work. We are on a scaling journey beyond all metrics and expectations – and can’t wait to have you join us in making a real impact.We are funded by some of the leading VC funds in the world and expectations are set to be established as a European market leader in a record amount of time.You can read more about our product at .We value your passion 🔥At Performativ, we are builders first. We are passionate with ambitious goals and value the time and effort people put into their work. You will be part of the family from day one, and responsible for making your mark and driving forward your vision. Autonomous work is embedded in our culture and we are committed to ensure you have all the tools and support you need while acknowledging the importance of flexibility.Performativ is a rising star in fintech innovation. We’re not just another player in the market; we’re a team of fintech heroes shaping the future of investment management. Our product is revolutionizing the way investment managers and financial institutions operate globally. Backed by world-class venture capital investors, we are on a mission to make a significant impact in the finance industry. For more information, visit performativ.com.

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Location: København

Job date: Wed, 06 Aug 2025 05:14:40 GMT

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