Director of Operations, Finance & Investor Relations | Dubai, UAE | In-Office

Selby Jennings; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Dubai is seeking a Director of Operations, Finance & Investor Relations. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing fund accounting, and coordinating with investors. Candidates should have a degree in Finance or Accounting and extensive experience in hedge funds. This position offers full relocation support and a chance to work closely with senior leadership, providing significant influence on the firm's growth.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Potential equity or long-term incentives

Visa and relocation support

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in hedge funds or asset management.
• Strong understanding of fund structures and admin platforms.
• Experience with investor-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily trade operations and reconciliations.
• Manage fund accounting and audits.
• Coordinate investor communications and reporting.

Skills

Hedge fund experience

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

MBA, CPA, or CFA

Job description

Director of Operations, Finance & Investor Relations

Director of Operations, Finance & Investor Relations

Selby Jennings Dubai, United Arab Emirates Apply now Posted 1 day ago In-Office Job Permanent Negotiable

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:

Operations

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

Finance & Accounting

• 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

Investor Relations

• 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
• 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.

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