VP, Head of Middle and Back Office

Responsibilities

• Oversee middle office trade life cycle, settlements, corporate actions and income processing
• Ensure IBOR, ABOR and OMS data accuracy and daily reconciliations with custodians and administrators
• Oversee outsourced fund accounting, NAV review, pricing controls and transfer agency
• Lead operational workstream of product development and fund launches
• Oversee sub-advisory partners and outsourced service providers against SLAs and KPIs
• Own client, regulatory and risk reporting across funds and DPM
• Lead operations for front-to-back platform implementation (SimCorp One)
• Drive data, automation and AI agenda across investment operations

Requirements

• 15 to 20 years in investment operations within asset management or regulated financial services
• Fund and DPM accounting oversight, NAV review and post-trade processing
• Product and fund launch experience including New Product Approval
• Third-party provider oversight including SLAs and KPIs
• Front-to-back platform implementation experience (SimCorp, Aladdin, Charles River)
• Data governance and practical automation and AI application
• Strong stakeholder management and continuous improvement mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of UAE and GCC regulatory environment including CMA, SCA and ADGM FSRA

About the Company

First Abu Dhabi Bank is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. It offers personal, private and investment banking services.