Investment Operations Manager

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 245,520 - 424,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Long-term career progression opportunities

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank is seeking an Investment Operations Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role involves managing post-trade activities and ensuring compliance with operational standards. Candidates should have a strong background in investment operations, fund accounting, and a minimum of 10 to 15 years experience in banking.

The position offers a competitive salary and career progression opportunities in one of the UAE's leading financial institutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 to 15 years of professional experience in banking or investment operations.
• Strong experience in investment operations and fund accounting.
• Good understanding of compliance and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage post‑trade activities, fund accounting oversight, and client reporting.
• Ensure timely execution of fund administration processes.
• Oversee trading restrictions and corporate action processing.

Skills

Financial Analysis-Research-Reporting

Fund and DPM accounting

Post‑trade processing

Trade execution controls

Corporate actions management

Client reporting

Tax and fee processing

Investment operations governance

Job description

Investment Operations Manager Job Snapshot

Role: Investment Operations Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Banking

Function: Financial Analysis-Research-Reporting

Experience: 10 to 15 years

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 22,000-38,000

Context

This position serves as the operational backbone of investment processes by ensuring accurate fund administration, compliant trade execution, and seamless coordination across internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage post‑trade activities, fund accounting oversight, and client reporting across investment products
• Maintain data accuracy and operational integrity for funds and discretionary portfolio management services
• Ensure timely and compliant execution of fund administration processes including reconciliations and reporting
• Oversee trading restrictions, trade execution controls, and corporate action processing
• Coordinate with custodians, fund accountants, registrars, brokers, and other external providers for smooth portfolio operations
• Liaise with internal teams including investment, compliance, finance, and operations to support service continuity
• Maintain system updates and data integrity across post‑trade platforms and middle office systems
• Support regulatory reporting and financial reporting through data gathering, validation, and formatting
• Manage tax processing, fee calculations, and investment‑related reporting requirements
• Continuously improve operational processes through automation, control strengthening, and reduction of manual workarounds
• Maintain full documentation of workflows, exception handling, and governance control points
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and FAB Asset Management service expectations

Ideal Profile

• Strong experience in investment operations, fund accounting, or asset management middle office functions
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of professional experience in banking, investment operations, or asset management services
• Strong understanding of fund administration, post‑trade processing, and DPM operations
• Experience handling corporate actions, reconciliations, tax processing, and fee calculations
• Strong coordination skills with brokers, custodians, registrars, and external service providers
• Good understanding of compliance reporting, financial reporting, and operational governance
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and process discipline

Skills Set

• Financial Analysis-Research-Reporting
• Fund and DPM accounting
• Post‑trade processing
• Trade execution controls
• Trading restriction implementation
• Corporate actions management
• Client reporting
• Third‑party coordination
• Tax and fee processing
• Investment operations governance

Why Join Us

• Join one of the UAE's leading financial institutions with a strong asset management platform
• Work on high‑value investment operations and fund administration activities
• Gain exposure to premium portfolio management and institutional investment services
• Competitive salary package with strong long‑term career progression opportunities
• Collaborate with senior investment, compliance, and finance professionals
• Build a rewarding career with a bank known for innovation, operational excellence, and financial strength

About the Company

First Abu Dhabi Bank is the UAE's largest bank and one of the world's leading financial institutions, providing a full range of corporate, retail, investment, and private banking services. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB combines strong regional expertise with global reach, delivering innovative financial solutions and trusted customer relationships across the Middle East and international markets.