Chief Executive Advisor

Job Title: Chief Executive Advisor

Department: Executive Office / Global Operations & Strategy

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer / Chief Executive Officer

Location: Los Angeles, California / Hybrid Office

Company Introduction

Optar Finance is a leading fintech company transforming financial markets through intelligent, transparent, and sustainable technology solutions. Headquartered in Los Angeles with a growing global presence, Optar Finance provides next-generation platforms for capital markets digitalization, ESG finance, and asset tokenization—empowering financial institutions to operate with greater efficiency, integrity, and innovation.

As a trusted partner to global banks, asset managers, exchanges, and fintechs, Optar Finance delivers enterprise-grade infrastructure that simplifies complex financial processes while ensuring regulatory compliance and interoperability. Its platforms enable institutions to digitize assets, automate transactions, and drive measurable impact through technology-powered financial innovation.

As part of its strategic expansion, Optar Finance is establishing a regional operations and strategy hub in Los Angeles. This hub will lead global operations, cross-border execution, and strategic scalability—advancing Optar Finance’s mission to redefine the future of financial infrastructure through technology, sustainability, and trust.

Optar Finance envisions a world where finance and technology converge to create a more connected, transparent, and sustainable global economy.

Job Overview

The Chief Executive Advisor will play a pivotal executive leadership role, responsible for overseeing Optar Finance’s global operational strategy, business execution, and organizational scalability.

Reporting directly to the COO and CEO, the Chief Executive Advisor will ensure that all operational divisions—including product delivery, technology, compliance, and client engagement—function cohesively to achieve strategic alignment, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.

This role requires an accomplished operations leader who can translate strategic vision into disciplined execution, optimize global frameworks, and enhance Optar Finance’s position as a trusted infrastructure partner to leading financial institutions.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in fintech, blockchain, or institutional finance, with a proven record of driving transformation, operational maturity, and global scalability in high-growth environments.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Execution

Lead and manage Optar Finance’s global operations to ensure alignment with corporate strategy, performance objectives, and regulatory standards.

Design and implement operational frameworks that enhance scalability, efficiency, and reliability across all business functions.

Integrate technology, automation, and data analytics to streamline workflows and strengthen transparency.

Oversee day-to-day operational performance, ensuring coordination across product, technology, compliance, and client delivery teams.

Strategic Planning & Business Transformation

Partner with executive leadership to execute Optar Finance’s long-term strategy for sustainable growth and market expansion.

Translate strategic goals into actionable operational plans, governance structures, and performance metrics.

Lead transformation initiatives focused on scalability, operational efficiency, and innovation.

Anticipate market, regulatory, and technological shifts in fintech and digital finance to maintain Optar Finance’s competitive edge.

Global Expansion & Institutional Enablement

Oversee operational readiness and execution for Optar Finance’s expansion into priority markets.

Develop scalable go-to-market and partnership frameworks supporting institutional adoption and cross-border collaboration.

Strengthen operational connectivity between technology innovation and traditional financial systems.

Ensure operational infrastructure meets global regulatory, compliance, and service delivery standards.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Maintain robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks across all operational domains.

Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure adherence to international data, security, and regulatory standards.

Implement risk mitigation and business continuity plans that safeguard institutional clients and operations.

Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and integrity throughout the organization.

Leadership & Organizational Development

Build, mentor, and lead a world-class global operations team focused on performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Foster collaboration across functions and geographies to align operational goals with corporate objectives.

Develop leadership pipelines, succession planning, and professional growth programs.

Champion Optar Finance’s values of sustainability, trust, and technological excellence.

Operational Performance & Financial Optimization

Oversee operational budgeting, resource allocation, and cost efficiency.

Establish KPIs and analytics systems linking operational performance to strategic business outcomes.

Drive process optimization, productivity, and performance improvement initiatives.

Deliver measurable gains in operational speed, reliability, and service quality.

Qualifications

18–20+ years of progressive experience in operations, strategic management, or executive leadership within fintech, blockchain, or institutional financial services.

Proven success in scaling global organizations and leading operational transformation.

Strong understanding of fintech infrastructure, capital markets, and ESG or digital asset ecosystems.

Expertise in operational strategy, governance, and process optimization.

Exceptional communication, analytical, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Core Competencies

Operational Excellence: Builds high-performance systems that ensure efficiency, compliance, and scalability.

Strategic Integration: Translates corporate strategy into unified operational frameworks.

Scalability & Transformation: Enables sustainable growth through process innovation and executional discipline.

Technology-Driven Optimization: Leverages automation and technology to enhance performance.

Governance & Risk Management: Ensures operational integrity and regulatory alignment.

Leadership & Culture: Fosters collaboration, accountability, and purpose-driven execution.

Benefits

Competitive executive compensation with performance-based incentives.

Eligibility for equity participation and long-term incentive programs.

Comprehensive global health, insurance, and retirement benefits.

Relocation and international mobility support.

Opportunities to represent Optar Finance at major fintech, blockchain, and sustainability forums.

Expected Outcomes (12–18 Months)

Establish a unified global operational infrastructure that drives scalability and institutional trust.

Deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency, compliance, and execution.

Strengthen Optar Finance’s reputation as a global leader in technology-powered financial infrastructure.

• Achieve operational excellence that supports sustainable, transparent, and technology-driven growth.