Chief Operations Officer, Social Discovery Ventures (SDV) at Social Discovery Group

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: Cyprus, United Arab Emirates, Spain, United Kingdom, Switzerland We are looking for a Chief Operations Officer, a highly driven operator — a problem-solver who can execute complex, cross-functional projects and act as a trusted right hand to the CEO. This person will manage special situations, operational challenges, and strategic initiatives across a diverse investment and business portfolio (including software, digital products, real estate, and venture assets). The ideal candidate is not a traditional investment professional, but rather an operations manager with exposure to investment environments (Private Equity / Venture Capital) and a deep understanding of how digital businesses operate. Your Main Responsibilities: • Drive complex, cross-functional projects from idea to execution on behalf of the UBO; • Manage “special situations” — operational improvements, performance calibration, and restructuring cases within the portfolio; • Represent the Founder in negotiations and ensure follow-through on critical initiatives; • Oversee selected operational assets and ensure profitability, sustainability, and process discipline; • Collaborate closely with CEOs and management teams across the portfolio; • Analyze asset performance (software businesses) and identify operational bottlenecks or strategic opportunities. We Expect from You: • Fluency in the Russian language (written/verbal) is required; • A proven track record in multi-asset governance across both digital and traditional asset classes (in Private Equity, Venture Capital, family office, or complex multi-asset environments); • Experience in special situations, restructuring, or turnaround management is a strong plus • Solid understanding of software and digital business models. • Deep understanding of corporate finance, including valuation, capital structure, and financial modeling; • Demonstrated experience leading M&A transactions, complex private equity deals, IPO processes, and exit strategies; • Exceptional project management skills, with a successful history of executing complex, cross-functional initiatives; • Strong leadership experience, including managing and scaling professional teams of 10 or more; • Hands-on experience with a broad range of asset classes: equities, options, fixed income, commodities, hedge funds, real estate, venture capital funds, direct VC deals, and private equity funds; • Knowledge of asset management strategies, including portfolio diversification, optimization, and rebalancing; Expertise in international taxation and legal structuring for corporate groups, especially in EU (ideally Cyprus), the USA, Hong Kong, and the UAE; • Structured and analytical thinking — ability to synthesize key information and discard non-essential details; • A results-driven mindset with high accountability, strong decision-making skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a proactive approach to continuous growth. What You’ll Gain: • REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full time; • 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave; • Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company; • Full payment for professional training, international conferences, and meetings; • Corporate discount for English lessons; • ​Health benefits. If you are not eligible for Corporate Medical Insurance, the company will compensate up to $1000 gross per year per employee, according to the paychecks. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance, or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children); • ​Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other places, the company reimburses workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years; • Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for merch, team building activities, massage certificates, etc. Sounds good? Join us now! This offer from "Social Discovery Group" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 75% flex score. Apply tot his job