Executive Leadership for Family Offices
At Cora, we specialise in placing experienced executives into strategic leadership roles within Single and Multi Family Offices around the world.
Whether its a Head of Family Office, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, or Chief Financial Officer, these positions are tailored to the unique needs, values and complexity of each Ultra-High-Net-Worth family we work with.
A Head of Family Office / CEO, delivers high-level oversight and personalised financial, operational and lifestyle management. This senior position requires both strategic acumen and exceptional discretion, ensuring seamless coordination across domains from wealth preservation to legacy planning.
Family Office Executive Leadership roles we recruit for:
Depending on your family office’s structure, we recruit for a range of top executive leadership roles, including:
- Head of Family Office / CEO – Full-spectrum leadership across all areas: financial, administrative, lifestyle, and governance
- Chief Investment Officer – Responsible for investment strategy, portfolio oversight, and risk management
- Chief Financial Officer – In charge of financial reporting, tax, compliance, budgeting, and planning
- COO / Chief of Staff – Operational leadership, team management, and day-to-day office execution
Responsibilities of a Head of Family Office / CEO:
Strategic Financial Stewardship
Oversee and guide the family’s financial architecture, encompassing investments, cash flow management, risk mitigation and coordination with wealth managers, legal counsel and tax advisors.
Operational Infrastructure & Governance
Design, implement and streamline family office structures, including budgeting, reporting systems, policies, and procedures to uphold efficiency, transparency and regulatory compliance.
Family Lifestyle & Concierge Services
Direct the planning and execution of intricate lifestyle needs – travel logistics, event oversight, property management, philanthropic endeavours – whilst delivering responsive, household level support.
Governance & Succession Planning
Support governance frameworks, coordinate family meetings, and facilitate succession planning efforts alongside external advisors to align long-term strategies with family values.
Risk Management & Security Oversight
Identify and mitigate financial, operational and reputational risks; coordinate with security teams, IT specialists, and estate managers to protect family interests, privacy and safety.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Liaison
Lead, mentor, and coordinate an internal team of professionals—accountants, personal assistants, estate managers—while acting as a central liaison with external service providers and advisors.
Legacy & Philanthropy Coordination
Work closely with trustees, foundations, and legal experts to manage charitable initiatives and grant-making, aligned with the family’s philanthropic goals and impact objectives.
Why hire a Head of Family Office / CEO?
Recruitment of a dedicated Head of Family Office / CEO ensures:
- Bespoke stewardship of your family’s wealth, privacy and lifestyle overall
- Integrated leadership across administrative, financial, and personal domains
- A trusted, discreet partner committed to long-term legacy and continuity
- Forward-thinking insight, staying ahead of trends in global regulation, investment, philanthropy and family office best practice
What is the salary of a Head of Family Office / CEO?
The salary of a Head of Family Office / CEO varies significantly based on family complexity, location, and scope. In the UK, base packages often range from £200,000 to £500,000+, with additional perks such as performance bonuses, residence, tax planning support and travel benefits.
In the US, senior Heads of Family Office / CEO positions typically earn between $400,000 and $1 million+, whilst in the UAE, total compensation can exceed $1 million, often with generous housing, schooling and tax-free salary benefits.
Across Europe, base salaries generally fall between €200,000 and €500,000, depending on the level of responsibility and whether the position is within a Single or Multi-Family office.
Working with Cora’s family office recruitment team ensures a bespoke and confidential search process, tapping into our global network to find the ideal professional who blends executive acumen with personal service excellence.