Chief Operating Officer

**Salary**: Negotiable

Department: Others

Company: Head Office

Application deadline: 20/10 — 30/11/2025

Job description ABOUT YOUNET GROUP YouNet Group is the pioneering Data Intelligence Group for Digital Commerce in Southeast Asia — the first ecosystem to own and unify both Social and E-commerce data platforms, transforming them into integrated intelligence systems that deliver Actionable Insights and Practical Solutions for digital commerce. We are looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) — a strategic yet hands-on leader who will build and run the operational backbone of YouNet Group, ensuring financial discipline, operational excellence, and organizational scalability as we expand across Southeast Asia. This is a pivotal leadership role that will help YouNet evolve from a founder-led organization into a system-led and regionally scalable enterprise, paving the way for IPO readiness (UPCoM 2029) and long-term sustainable growth. SCOPE OF WORK a. Operational Leadership Lead all Group-level back-office functions: HR & Admin, Finance & Accounting, IT, BI and Legal/Compliance. Establish a data-driven, KPI-based management system (BSC-KPI, OKR) across all business units. Ensure operational scalability for a multi-company, multi-country structure (Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand). Oversee compliance with YouNet’s governance, processes, and cultural values. Drive continuous improvement and automation across operations to enhance efficiency and transparency. b. Financial Discipline Drive P&L consolidation, cashflow management, and financial compliance at both Group and company levels. Ensure tax efficiency, budget discipline, and cost optimization while supporting healthy growth. Oversee overhead allocation (OH model) and financial reporting for regional scalability. Collaborate with the CEO and VP of Finance to support M&A, investor relations, and capital raising initiatives. c. People & Organization Strengthen HR systems: recruitment, performance management, talent development, and succession planning. Ensure leadership and capability growth aligned with the YouNetians Life Career Model (Junior Senior Manager Shareholder/Partner). Foster a high-performance and values-driven culture built on ownership, integrity, collaboration, and discipline. Partner with the Group CEO and Vice HRD to shape the next-generation leadership pipeline across SEA. d. Process & Risk Management Build and standardize governance systems across Finance, HR, IT Security, and Legal. Drive digital transformation and process automation to enable faster and more reliable operations. Oversee risk management and compliance for all operations and cross-border entities. Ensure audit readiness and transparent reporting across all business units. REQUIREMENTS Background 12-20 years of experience in Finance and/or Operations leadership roles. Proven success as a COO, CFO, or VP of Operations in mid-to-large organizations ( 300 headcount). Experience in agency, data, technology, or MarTech environments is strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to scale organizations from mid-size to regional level (300 600+ headcount). Deep understanding of multi-P&L governance, operational processes, and cross-functional alignment. Competencies Financial Acumen: Budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, tax planning, M&A readiness. Operational Excellence: Process optimization, compliance, automation, and cost discipline. Leadership: Ability to build, lead, and inspire high-performing teams across multiple functions. Change Management: Skilled in driving cultural and structural transformation in evolving organizations. Communication: Excellent collaboration skills with Group CEO, CBO, and Managing Directors. Personal Qualities Integrity & Discipline: Guardian of YNG’s governance system. Entrepreneurial Spirit: Ownership mindset — acts as a partner, not just an operator. Collaborative: Balances structure with empowerment. Brave & Stable: Decisive under pressure, consistent in execution. Reporting Line & Collaboration Reports to: Group CEO (Founder) Works closely with: CBO (Chief Business Officer) - for growth and revenue synergy Managing Directors - for P&L alignment and operational readiness Business Advisor & PMO - for strategic execution and governance WHY YOUNET GROUP At YouNet Group, we believe data is the language of modern business, and measurement is the bridge between action and intelligence. As COO, you will play a transformative role in building a System-Led Organization — where insight, structure, and leadership converge to create sustainable impact across Southeast Asia. If you are ready to shape the operating system of a next-generation Data Intelligence Group, we invite you to lead this evolution with us.