Dubai Middle Office Specialist — Islamic Finance & Global Markets

Deen; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Natixis in Dubai seeks a seasoned Middle Office Specialist to support Islamic Finance desk operations, bridging Global Market Sales and Structuring with middle/back-office teams. You will ensure compliant handling of Sharia-compliant trades and maintain robust audit trails.

You will work with IRS, FX derivatives, and structured deposits, using Murex/Calypso/Kondor+ and BI tools. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is advantageous for cross-team interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, Islamic Jurisprudence, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in global markets operations.
• Hands-on exposure to IRS, FX derivatives, Repo, and structured deposits.
• Proficiency with core banking/front-to-back systems (Murex, Calypso, Kondor+).
• Knowledge of Islamic products including Murabaha and Wa'ad; English fluency; Arabic helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute Islamic trade settlements with brokers per policy.
• Validate trade bookings for complex Islamic products; map shadow risk tickets.
• Draft and issue trade confirmations including DFt; maintain audit trails.
• Control cash flow settlements and post-trade reconciliation.
• Perform daily cash and securities balance verification.
• Document workflows for new Sharia-compliant products.
• Liaise between structuring, Sharia auditors, and compliance officers.
• Lead system testing for new product launches.

Skills

Python

Alteryx

Power BI

Tableau

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, Islamic Jurisprudence, or related field

Tools

Murex

Calypso

Kondor+

Job description

Natixis in Dubai seeks a seasoned Middle Office Specialist to support Islamic Finance desk operations, bridging Global Market Sales and Structuring with middle/back-office teams. You will ensure compliant handling of Sharia-compliant trades and maintain robust audit trails.

You will work with IRS, FX derivatives, and structured deposits, using Murex/Calypso/Kondor+ and BI tools. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is advantageous for cross-team interactions.