Senior Fund Administrator

MetLife Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Dubai is looking for a Fund Manager Research Analyst to enhance Unit Linked portfolios. The ideal candidate will conduct fund research, create regulatory reports, and collaborate with various teams. Required are a Bachelor's degree in finance or economics and strong analytical skills. This role offers a strategic position in financial markets, emphasizing investment management and team collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial services, particularly in investment research or fund selection.
• Strong understanding of global financial markets and investment products.
• CFA or CAIA candidacy/ designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive fund research across diverse asset classes.
• Create detailed reports for fund performance and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee analysis of funds through quantitative and qualitative research.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Fund analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or economics

Tools

Morningstar

Job description

The Opportunity

The Fund Manager Research Analyst is responsible for ensuring optimal fund selection and performance across the Gulf and Levant regions.

This position is vital for maintaining the integrity and competitiveness of MetLife's Unit Linked portfolios, directly impacting client financial success.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic insights and recommendations across diverse asset classes, execute extensive due diligence on fund managers, and contribute to the growth and stability of our investment offerings.

Success in this role requires a deep understanding of global financial markets and analytical skills.

The Fund Manager Research Analyst conducts comprehensive fund research and provides operational support for fund lifecycle management.

You will collaborate closely with Distribution, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead comprehensive fund research, providing strategic insights and recommendations across diverse asset classes.
2. Create timely monthly and quarterly reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory compliance, detailing fund performance, risk metrics, and Unit Linked portfolio information.
3. Oversee ongoing in-depth analysis of funds through rigorous quantitative and qualitative research, including advanced use of analytical tools and development of robust peer group and comparison analyses.
4. Manage extensive due diligence processes, including active participation in fund manager meetings to assess investment strategies, operational processes, and risk management.
5. Develop operational support for fund lifecycle management, including assessing and addressing corporate actions impacting funds and coordinating the onboarding and offboarding of funds.
6. Coordinate with various internal teams and external parties as a subject matter expert on fund-related inquiries and initiatives.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in finance or economics with a deep understanding of global financial markets, investment products, and capital market dynamics.
2. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for managing, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets.
3. Proven ability to manage, analyze, and interpret large datasets using industry-standard analytical tools (e.g., Morningstar).
4. Strong analytical and quantitative skills for rigorous fund analysis and due diligence.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse teams and external parties.

Additional Skills

1. Suggested 5+ years of experience in the financial services industry, ideally within investment research or fund selection.
2. CFA or CAIA candidacy / designation demonstrating advanced knowledge in investment management.
3. Experience in the Gulf and Levant regions providing insights into local market dynamics.
4. Proactive and detail-oriented approach to research and problem-solving.

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune’s 25 Best Workplaces for 2024, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management to individual and institutional customers.

With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our purpose is to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world create a more confident future.

United by purpose and guided by empathy, we aim to transform the next century in financial services.

At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

The Team You Will Join

The Fund Management team within MetLife’s Product division is responsible for the strategic oversight and enhancement of our Unit Linked portfolios, focusing on external funds and separate accounts. This team plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal fund selection and performance to directly impact our clients' financial success.