Director of Operations, Finance, and Investor Relations

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We're hiring a director - finance, operations & investor relations for a newly launched hedge fund in the UAE.

This senior role offers full relocation support and broad leadership across fund operations, finance, and investor engagement. A rare opportunity to join an ambitious, early-stage firm with direct exposure to the founding team and long-term growth potential.

Role summary:

We are seeking a senior professional to lead finance, operations, and investor relations. This is a strategic leadership role with direct exposure to the founding team and significant influence over the firm's infrastructure and growth trajectory.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee daily trade operations, reconciliations, and service provider coordination
• Lead fund and account onboarding processes
• Implement and refine operational procedures and controls

• Manage fund accounting, NAV oversight, capital activity, audits, and tax filings
• Support financial planning, performance analysis, and reporting
• Liaise with fund administrator and external compliance/legal providers

• Maintain CRM and manage investor onboarding (KYC/AML)
• Coordinate investor communications, reporting cycles, and due diligence requests
• Develop pitch materials and support capital raising efforts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics (MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred)
• 5-10 years of experience in hedge funds or asset management
• Strong understanding of fund structures, Cayman vehicles, and admin platforms
• Investor-facing experience with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently in a lean team

Compensation & benefits:

• Above-market base salary
• Performance-based bonus
• Potential for equity or long-term incentive package
• Visa and relocation support (if required)

Why join:

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performance investment firm at an early stage, with direct access to senior leadership and a clear path to long-term impact. The culture is agile, ambitious, and built on trust, integrity, and alignment.

Company Industry: Finance, Investment & Asset Management

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