Operations Manager – Custody
Executive Profiles
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ref: HP887-06
Executive Profiles

The Role


The Role


The Manager - Operations works closely with the Head of Operations of AFS Custody in creating operational goals and ensuring the proper controls and procedures are in place to mitigate business and operational risk. He/She will minimize risk by ensuring the accurate and timely completion of custodial operational functions for all funds. He/She will also participate in the development and maintenance of relationships with the custodian and bank networks.
Manages direct reports of less than five (5) Operations officers/analysts within custody
operations and provides guidance on technical, business process, managerial and human resource issues

Requirements


Requirements


Minimum ten-plus (10+) years experience in financial services. Recognised as a technical expert in custody operations or investment back/middle office management including strategic management of a like function and demonstrated extensive and effective team leadership experience.

In-depth and comprehensive knowledge of Operations, Custody and Investment
Management, Securities Lending, and related business / operational risk, MIS and compliance requirements.

Extensive product knowledge and experience in domestic and international securities and their accounting, tax treatment & corporate actions.

Proven ability to identify and proactively address issues/potential risks and implement timely solutions.

Proficient influence skills, including ability to negotiate and execute strategies with peers and colleagues across organizational boundaries.

At least 4 years of proven management experience with strong mentoring and coaching skills.

Foreign and/or complex securities and/or SPV operational experience.

Experience working in a rapidly growing enterprise

About the Company


About the Company


Executive Profiles opened its doors to the UAE in 2008 to provide executive search and selection, we operate across 6 primary markets: Banking & Finance, Emiratisation, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Sales & Marketing

Headquartered in Dubai with offices in UK and and a management team that has over 15 years of global recruitment experience covering UK, Australia and GCC Markets, we are confident when you deal with us you do so in the certainty that we have access to the best talent.

We don’t just fill positions we help forge business partnerships and are purely motivated by a desire to exceed our clients' and candidates expectations by delivering a truly world class service.

Our aim is to be a leading consultancy that delivers exceptional services to our partners enabling them to reach their business goals.

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