Business Operations Specialist

Client of Mark Williams; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A GCC-focused investment and financial services group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Business Operations Specialist to drive operational excellence, streamline processes, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders across multiple functions to deliver strategic projects and improve performance.

You will develop SOPs, track KPIs, support PMO activities, and report on progress to leadership.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Process improvement and operational excellence experience.
• Project coordination and delivery.
• KPI tracking and performance reporting.
• SOP development and documentation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and execution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Process improvement

Operational excellence

Project coordination

KPI tracking

SOP development

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-priority management

Job description

Business Operations Specialist | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Our client is a privately owned GCC-focused investment and financial services group headquartered in Abu Dhabi, operating across investment banking, asset management, wealth management, and capital markets.

We are seeking a Business Operations Specialist to support operational excellence, process improvement, and strategic business initiatives across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional who enjoys improving processes, coordinating projects, and working with stakeholders across multiple business functions.

Key Requirements

• 5 years of relevant experience
• Process improvement and operational excellence experience
• Project coordination and delivery
• KPI tracking and performance reporting
• SOP development and documentation
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Strong attention to detail and execution
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Backgrounds

• Business Operations
• Process Excellence
• Continuous Improvement
• PMO
• Business Analysis
• Business Transformation Strategy
• Operations

Preferred Industry Experience

• Investment Management
• Asset Management
• Wealth Management
• Banking
• Financial Services
• Investment Banking
• Management Consulting