Director, Investment Operations, Investment Office, Dubai, UAE

Job Description

About our client

You will drive process improvements, enhance data analytics capabilities, and foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure a best-in-class performance framework. The role will also involve maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

This is a high-impact role that will require full relocation to Dubai.

• Provide strategic insights to senior management based on portfolio performance, risk exposure, cash flow trends, and market intelligence
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key service providers, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality services
• Oversee all investment operations across the organisation, supporting investment, finance, legal, and compliance functions in line with international best practices
• Execute portfolio rebalancing activities, including redemptions and subscriptions, in accordance with the firm's asset allocation strategy
• Ensure the accuracy of accounting and cash flow data used in calculating overall portfolio performance
• Administer and monitor loan facilities and credit lines, ensuring appropriate utilisation, interest tracking, and accurate reporting
• Manage onboarding and account opening processes with brokers and custodians for new markets
• Lead the wind-down or liquidation of investment structures as required
• Oversee and approve fund valuations, NAV calculations, capital account statements, investor reports, financial statements, and regulatory filings
• Manage the quarterly NAV reporting cycle and reconcile any discrepancies
• Ensure full documentation, audit readiness, and compliance with all regulatory obligations for investment activities
• Coordinate tax compliance and filings for SPVs across multiple jurisdictions in collaboration with external tax advisors
• Oversee the implementation and ongoing operation of private asset monitoring systems, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and workflow efficiency
• Continuously review and enhance operational processes and reporting through automation, policy development, and system upgrades to improve efficiency, transparency, and risk mitigation

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (required)
• Qualified accountant; a Master's degree or MBA is a strong advantage
• Fluent in English
• In-depth knowledge of various investment vehicles
• Proven expertise in managing investment operations functions with a strong background in fund accounting, performance measurement, and reporting
• Solid understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and key financial performance metrics
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively, aligning with organisational objectives while fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment
• Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational risks, with the ability to implement controls to safeguard investments
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations and industry standards, ensuring operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Skilled in analysing large volumes of financial data, generating actionable insights, and producing accurate, timely reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies
• Excellent stakeholder management, with the ability to engage senior management, external partners, service providers, and clients, providing clear communication and managing expectations
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, ensuring transparency and alignment with internal teams, senior executives, external vendors, and regulatory bodies