CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Location : Head Office ( Karachi )
Date : 14 Nov, 2026
Category
SECRETARIAT
Job Type
Permanent
Number of Posts
1
Last Date
20-Nov-2026
Job Responsibilities
- Translate Council-approved strategies into institutional plans, budgets, and KPIs and ensure effective and disciplined execution.
- Lead day-to-day executive and regional operations, driving operational excellence, service quality, effective controls, cybersecurity preparedness and business continuity.
- Drive financial sustainability through financial stewardship, revenue growth and cost optimization, including effective management of investments within approved policies and delegated authority.
- Oversee approved infrastructure, capital and digital transformation initiatives, including data and AI enabled services.
- Maintain relationships with regulators, government, employers, academia and international professional bodies, to advance ICAP’s institutional mandate.
- Enable operational delivery and support of education, examinations, professional development and member/student services, while respecting the autonomy of relevant boards and committees.
- Lead executive management, building capability, succession pipelines and an accountable, high-performance culture.
- Monitor institutional performance, manage operational risks and ensure compliance with approved governance frameworks. Operate within authority delegated by Council, supporting the distinction between Council’s governance and oversight role and management’s execution responsibilities.
Job Specifications
- CA (preferably ICAP member) or MBA/equivalent postgraduate qualification from an HEC recognized University / reputable international university.
- Over 12 years of progressive professional experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
- Sound understanding of governance, regulatory requirements and public-interest responsibilities Proven leadership experience in professional bodies, regulatory institutions, or complex stakeholder intensive organizations; experience in a corporate environment will be an advantage.
Skills Required
- Strong strategic, financial and commercial acumen, with demonstrated ability to drive institutional performance and sustainability.
- Proven capabilities in people leadership, culture transformation, digital innovation and change management.
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