CAO - India Operations

Description

The Position

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the operational anchor of the Hyderabad Global Capability Centre (GCC), serving as the primary partner of the Co-Heads of the Hyderabad office for running a high‑performing site for Invesco.

The role is accountable for the administration, operational governance and operating cadence of the site—ensuring operational transparency and efficiency, and an exceptional employee experience—so functional leaders can focus on delivering business outcomes.

This is a run-the-site role with strong strategic influence, acting as the connective tissue between global corporate functions and local execution.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

• Supports the Co-Heads in setting the strategic agenda for Hyderabad, in alignment with Invesco’s global business priorities
• Acts as a force multiplier for the Co-Heads through disciplined preparation and execution
• Runs the management operating rhythm for the ofice (ILT meetings, monthly business reviews, scorecards, town halls, executive visits)
• Partners with Finance to ensure strong planning and reporting
• Partners with HR on talent lifecycle execution: hiring throughput, retention strategies, promotions, compensation cycles
• Partners with Corporate Communications to ensure internal and cross functional messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned
• Ensures leadership decisions are supported by clear data, materials, and follow through
• Provides ad-hoc program management and oversight of cross-functional initiatives and priorities as needed
• Engages with partners (marketing, events, HR, etc.) to facilitate local outreach and industry engagement, ensuring Hyderabad has a market-leading reputation in culture, brand, and impact

Qualifications and Experience

• Good business understanding of financial services and asset management
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with employees at all organizational levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong written communications skills
• Strong organizational and financial skills
• Proven ability to manage projects efficiently and effectively in a well-organized manner
• Ability to prioritize and utilize resources of a large organization to meet goals and deadlines
• Twelve or more (12+) years of related Consulting or Strategy experience

Skills and Personal Competencies

General Skills:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to see the big picture, thinking and acting strategically
• Strong influence skills both directly and indirectly of individuals across the firm
• Ability to work independently; self-starter/self-motivated and within a team
• Excellent relationship leadership skills with the ability to act with influence and build consensus

Setting Strategy:

• A collaborative, team-oriented and consultative mindset and approach
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, executives, consultants, and co-workers both orally and in writing. Ability to present ideas in clear terms to business leaders
• Capable of creating and articulating an inspiring vision and strategy for the HYD site, in partnership with the Head(s) of Station
• Inclination to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization's overall strategy
• Adept at effectively balancing the desire/need for broad change with an understanding of how much change the organization is capable of handling; to create realistic goals and implement plans that are achievable and successful
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and humility, listen carefully and can be diplomatic yet assertive when sharing one’s views

Relationships and Influence:

• Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively
• Ability to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, passion in his/her beliefs and active energetic drive
• Encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team

Personal Characteristics:

• High integrity and well respected
• Open-minded, flexible, and willing to listen to other people’s opinions
• Must be able to create strong relationships internally and externally
• Listens, understands, and is empathetic to others’ needs while remaining resolute when needed
• Creates and communicates a vision and inspires others to support the vision and execute on the strategy
• Adaptable to different personalities and styles
• Flexible in changing environments and effectively manages ambiguity
• Conflict resolution skills are critical; confident and self-assured but maintains a low ego
• Must be resilient and persistent, high energy
• Valued teammate, servant-leader and organizer

Formal Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related technical field

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Workplace Model

At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office.

Why Invesco

In Invesco, we act with integrity and do meaningful work to create impact for our stakeholders. We believe our culture is stronger when we all feel we belong, and we respect each other’s identities, lives, health, and well-being. We come together to create better solutions for our clients, our business and each other by building on different voices and perspectives. We nurture and encourage each other to ensure our meaningful growth, both personally and professionally.

We believe in diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone feels equally valued, and this starts at the top with our senior leaders having diversity and inclusion goals. Our global focus on diversity and inclusion has grown exponentially and we encourage connection and community through our many employee-led Business Resource Groups (BRGs).

What’s in it for you?

As an organization we support personal needs, diverse backgrounds and provide internal networks, as well as opportunities to get involved in the community and in the world.

Our benefit policy includes but not limited to:

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible, Hybrid Work
• 30 days’ Annual Leave + Public Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Planning
• Group Personal Accident Insurance
• Medical Insurance for Employee and Family
• Annual Health Check-up
• 26 weeks Maternity Leave
• Paternal Leave
• Adoption Leave
• Near site Childcare Facility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Study Support
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• ESG Commitments and Goals
• Business Resource Groups
• Career Development Programs
• Mentoring Programs
• Invesco Cares
• Dress for your Day

In Invesco, we offer development opportunities that help you thrive as a lifelong learner in a constantly evolving business environment and ensure your constant growth. Our AI enabled learning platform delivers curated content based on your role and interest. We ensure our manager and leaders also have many opportunities to advance their skills and competencies that becomes pivotal in their continuous pursuit of performance excellence.

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