Chief Operating Officer
Location:
UAE, East Africa, or UK (Remote)
Annual Salary:
$17,400 USD
Experience Level:
Senior (6+ years in prop trading operations)
Department:
Executive Leadership
About the Role
CK Funded is seeking a
highly strategic and execution-driven Chief Operating Officer (COO)
with a
deep background in prop trading operations
to lead and optimize the company's operational backbone. This is a key leadership position responsible for
building structure, enforcing discipline, and scaling systems across global markets
, while working directly with the CEO and executive team.
This is not a soft role only apply if you have a
proven track record of operational excellence
in fast-paced, metrics-driven environments.
What You Will Do
Own and lead
day-to-day operations
across departments (trading, compliance, finance, support, tech)
Design and implement
scalable systems and SOPs
that support rapid growth
Oversee
funding cycles, trader evaluations, payout systems, and risk management protocols
Build operational dashboards, performance reports, and quality control measures
Ensure
regulatory compliance
, platform uptime, and seamless client experiences
Lead cross-functional coordination between UAE, UK, and African market teams
Monitor and optimized operational KPIs such as approval times, payout TATs, challenge conversion rates
Hire, train, and manage mid-level operational teams with accountability and precision
Work closely with tech to build internal tools, automation systems, and ops infrastructure
Report weekly to the CEO with critical updates, risks, and progress metrics
Qualifications
Masters degree (MSc/MBA)
in
Operations Management, Finance, Business Administration, or Engineering
from a
recognized institution
Bachelors degree in the same fields with a
first-class or upper-second honor classification
Certification in
Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or operational strategy
is an added advantage
Strong command of
data analysis tools
(Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, or equivalent)
Familiarity with
compliance, financial regulations, and prop trading rulesets
Experience
6+ years of hands-on experience
in
operations leadership within a prop firm, fintech startup, or trading technology company
Proven success in building systems that scaled operations from small teams to 5x-10x growth
Deep understanding of
trader funding models, account risk structures, and payout processes
Experience managing
remote, multicultural, and cross-border teams
High-level comfort working with
tech product teams
to implement automation and backend systems
Strong familiarity with
industry platforms
(MT4/MT5, CRM integrations, KYC tools, payout APIs)
Demonstrated ability to balance
cost-efficiency, speed, and compliance
under pressure
Why This Role Matters
CK Funded is growing rapidly across emerging markets. To reach our next phase, we need a
COO who brings structure without slowing innovation
, and who is not afraid to take full ownership of our operations engine. This is your chance to make a
real mark
in shaping the future of one of Africa's leading prop firms.
What We Offer
Annual salary of
$17,400 USD
Key executive role with strategic decision-making power
Remote/hybrid flexibility with regional travel
A direct partnership with a visionary leadership team
High-growth environment where
results are rewarded and ownership is respected
If you are highly disciplined, operations-obsessed, and experienced in the prop trading world this is your seat at the table.
Apply now and lead the core that powers CK Funded global expansion.