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Our client, a globally recognized investment organization, is seeking a Senior Investment Operations Associate for their Abu Dhabi office. Reporting to the VP of Investment Operations, this role is crucial for ensuring the operational integrity of public markets investments (fixed income, equities, derivatives). Key responsibilities include IBOR and position management, performance measurement, investment compliance, new product onboarding, and stakeholder management. The firm values innovation and the use of technology to improve efficiency.
The ideal candidate will possess prior experience in investment operations or middle office, specifically within an investment management context. A strong background in public markets operations, coupled with a deep understanding of the trade lifecycle, IBOR, and investment compliance is required. Familiarity with Aladdin or eFront and proficiency in AI and automation tools are considered advantageous.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in investment operations or middle office within an investment management environment. Strong experience across public markets investment operations is essential, with an in-depth understanding of the trade lifecycle, IBOR, and investment compliance. Experience with Aladdin or eFront, and practical use of AI and automation tools would be advantageous.
Description
About our clientOur client is a globally recognised investment organisation with a strong track record of innovation, excellence, and long-term value creation. As part of its continued evolution, the firm has recently brought together several internal teams to create a dedicated Investment Operations function. As the function continues to develop, the firm is looking to hire a Senior Investment Operations Associate who will play a key role in ensuring the operational integrity of the public markets investment book across fixed income, equities, and derivatives. What the job involvesReporting to the VP of Investment Operations, the role will offer significant autonomy and responsibility across the investment operations life-cycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate positions, exposures, and analytics to support investment decision-making and reporting along with investment and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities will include:IBOR and position managementPerformance measurement and analyticsInvestment complianceNew product on-boardingMarket infrastructureData managementStakeholder management and continuous improvementWho we are looking forPrevious experience in investment operations or middle officeExperience gained within an investment management environmentStrong experience across public markets investment operationsIn-depth understanding of the trade lifecycle, IBOR and investment complianceExperience with Aladdin or eFront would be advantageousA practical user of AI and automation tools, with an interest in leveraging technology to improve processes and efficiency