Director of Operations

Amicorp Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in asset management seeks a senior professional to oversee operations, implement systems, and drive profitability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in wealth structuring and a proven track record with institutional clients. This role focuses on operational efficiency, client management, and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Over 18 years of experience in wealth structuring and asset management.
• Proven track record with institutional clients and UHNWI.
• Strong communication abilities tailored to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct asset management office activities to meet performance targets.
• Implement best practices and draft SOPs for operations.
• Build and maintain strategic client relationships.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making skills

Job description

The role holder will be responsible for implementing appropriate systems, drafting standard operating procedures, and setting up the office as a top-tier asset management entity. The role involves overseeing asset management operations with a focus on long-term value creation, profitability, operational efficiency, and cost minimization.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities:

Strategic

• Plan and direct the asset management office's activities to meet operational performance targets and standards.
• Develop the annual business plan in collaboration with the leadership team, driving profitability and performance aligned with organizational goals.
• Implement global systems and processes to enhance office efficiency.
• Drive sales growth through marketing, PR activities, and new offerings based on international experience, focusing on client retention and portfolio growth.
• Identify and control key drivers of cost, quality, risks, revenues, profits, and performance.

Operational

• Implement best practices and draft SOPs for asset management operations.
• Create efficiencies and optimize work allocation within the business.
• Support the deployment of global systems and processes to increase operational efficiency.
• Ensure financial and operational priorities are met within set targets and budgets.
• Establish standardized, transparent, and repeatable processes to ensure consistent, quality products and services.
• Manage client onboarding and offboarding smoothly, ensuring effective communication across functions.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and audit requirements.

Profitability, Performance, and Growth

• Measure client deliverables and service value accurately, managing pricing, invoicing, and collections effectively.
• Monitor client activities to achieve revenue and service targets.
• Implement measures to ensure quality and timeliness in client activities.
• Build and maintain strategic client relationships, guiding the team to ensure timely and quality delivery.

Candidate Profile:

• Over 18 years of experience in wealth structuring, institutional sales, fund industry, asset management, or related fields, with exposure to VCC and fund management/administration.
• Proven track record in growing business rapidly and generating income, especially with institutional clients and UHNWI.
• Proactive, initiative-taking, dedicated, and target-driven.
• Excellent client-facing skills, with strong communication abilities tailored to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills, with a focus on accountability and results.