Fractional COO
A senior operator when you need one. Not when you need another consultant.
NovaStone provides hands-on Fractional COO leadership for financial services and digital asset businesses navigating launch, growth or operational change.
Somewhere between a hire and a consultancy.
Senior enough to lead, flexible enough to fit, and focused on getting it done.
| Compare | In-houseFull-time hire | ConsultingLarge consultancy | BoutiqueNovaStone Fractional COO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | One executive, full-time | Partners sell; junior teams often deliver | A senior operator, hands-on |
| Time to start | Often months to recruit | Weeks of scoping and procurement | Within weeks |
| Cost | Salary, bonus, equity and hiring fees | High project fees, often extended | Monthly, from US$8k |
| Commitment | Permanent | Fixed scope; changes add cost | Monthly; scale up or down |
| What you get | Depends on the hire | Recommendations and reports | Execution, alongside your team |
| Sector depth | Varies by hire | Often generalist | Banking, digital assets and fintech |
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Fractional COO
Lighter option
Operating Partner
The role, in practice.
Drive execution
Establish operating cadence
Build teams and accountability
Translate strategy into action
Lead Go-to-Market execution
Strengthen operations and controls
Coordinate critical partners