COO - EMEA

Vialto Partners is a market leader in global mobility services. Our purpose is to ‘Connect the world’. We are unique and the only stand-alone global mobility business. This presents a rare opportunity for our clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.

Our teams help companies streamline and effectively manage their global mobility programs in a cost-efficient and compliant manner. Our services focus on providing cross-border compliance and risk assessment for tax, immigration, business travel, rewards and compensation, and remote work. 

Working at Vialto Partners is about getting the chance to be part of a global and dynamic team. Globally, Vialto Partners has over 6,500 staff in over 50 countries around the world and continues to grow. You will work with clients from a range of industries and different geographical locations. We believe in connecting the world and supporting our colleagues to do the same in their careers by undertaking assignments and opportunities globally that broaden their skills and ultimately benefit our clients.  

Vialto is unstoppable when we work together in a culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive. We encourage employees to bring their true selves and share their unique talents and expertise to positively impact the communities we serve.

To learn more about what we do, tune in to our podcast On the Move to hear expert insights on issues affecting global mobility, and read about the latest news in the industry. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. 

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction by embodying Vialto's mission, vision, and long-term goals, and develop strategies to achieve them.

• Provide expert guidance on business expansion, market entry, and diversification efforts.

• Collaborate closely with regional CEOs and their leadership teams to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance.

• Assess and mitigate risks that impact Vialto's operations, reputation, and finances.

• Efficiently manage and optimize departmental and service line operations for efficiency and excellence.

• Continuously monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to assess departmental and organizational health.

• Identify areas for process improvement and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to manage the organization's financial resources effectively.

• Lead budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost control initiatives.

• Drive revenue growth and profitability through strategic financial decisions.

• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, customers, and employees.

• Stay abreast of the latest changes in legislation and provide expert advice to clients and internal stakeholders on complex cases and challenges.

• Represent Vialto at industry events, conferences, and regulatory authorities.

• Champion and lead transformational initiatives and change management efforts to adapt to market dynamics.

• Promote a culture of agility and innovation to keep Vialto ahead in a rapidly evolving business environment.

• Strategic Transformation Leadership: Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing strategic transformation initiatives, including the development and execution of delivery models that drive operational excellence across regions.

• Operational Integration: Proven ability to identify and execute transformation initiatives that align with broader EMEA operational goals, with a focus on integrating strategic objectives into day-to-day (D2D) execution.

• Resource Structuring and Optimization: Expertise in structuring and deploying resources across geographies to support business priorities, ensuring alignment between capacity, demand, and cost efficiency.

• Service Delivery Model Alignment: Experience leveraging service delivery centers (e.g., VVN) and integrating them with finance, HR, and cost projection functions to improve forecasting accuracy and optimize operating models.

• Governance and Execution: Ability to govern and operationalize strategic plans, ensuring consistent delivery across territories and adherence to established models for performance and accountability.

• People Leadership & Cost Efficiency: Skilled in managing teams, including hiring and performance oversight, with a focus on cost control, efficiency, and margin improvement.

• Track record of delivering financial impact through operational restructuring.

• Problem Solving in Ambiguous Environments: Act as a “Chief Problem Solver” for underdeveloped or immature functions; demonstrate ownership and agility in stabilizing and scaling business operations.

• Cross-functional Coordination: Ability to coordinate across functions such as Finance, HR, Legal, Risk, Real Estate, and Marketing to ensure unified support for business initiatives and transformation projects.

• Business Cost Management: Strong operational mindset with the ability to drive cost control measures, enforce budget discipline, and lead initiatives that impact bottom-line performance.

• Real-world Operational Scenarios: Experience managing real-world challenges such as cross-border resource optimization (e.g., balancing capacity in Spain with demand in Italy), and overseeing complex, often manual processes that require coordination across HR, finance, and legal teams.

• Integrated Workforce Solutions: Demonstrated success in managing consulting or internal projects that require an integrated, cross-border workforce strategy, combining financial, operational, and human capital elements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in strategic operations, consulting, or business leadership within professional services, global mobility, immigration, or related sectors.

• Demonstrated experience driving financial performance, managing cross-functional teams, and executing strategic initiatives.

• Deep understanding of operational excellence principles, with a history of delivering measurable results.

• Strong financial acumen and hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, and P&L responsibility.

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with experience engaging executive-level clients and internal leaders.

• Proven success leading change initiatives in complex, fast-paced environments.

• Familiarity with European business and regulatory environments; experience working with Spanish authorities or clients is a plus.

Additional Information:

• Location: Madrid, Spain, or Amsterdam, Netherlands, or Dublin, Ireland, or Aarhus, Denmark

• Employment Type: Full Time

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid Opportunity

• Excellent base salary, benefits and bonus with hybrid working of 2-3 days a week from one of the office locations listed above.

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on any legally protected status.

Please note, AI is used as part of the application process.