SVP, Head of Investment Services, Leading Investment Manager, Abu Dhabi, UAE

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 550,000 - 735,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment manager in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Vice President to lead their newly established Investment Services team. This role involves managing a high-performing team, overseeing investment operations, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in investment operations, specifically with Aladdin and eFront, along with strong leadership and analytical skills. The position requires full relocation to Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in the asset management industry.
• Hands-on experience with Aladdin and eFront is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of trade lifecycle across public and private markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-performing team across multiple asset classes.
• Oversee workflows for effective investment operations.
• Accountable for operational activities related to asset management.

Skills

Leadership experience in investment operations

Experience with Aladdin

Experience with eFront

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a quantitative discipline

Job description

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About our client

PER is partnering with a leading global investment manager based in Abu Dhabi on an exciting opportunity to hire a Senior Vice President to lead a newly established Investment Services team. As Head of Investment Services, the SVP will be accountable for the day-to-day operational delivery across these platforms, ensuring timely, high-quality, and well-controlled execution of all activities. The role involves managing a team and collaborating closely with key stakeholders across investment, finance, compliance, and technology functions.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in leading new initiatives and have a strong track record in the implementation of investment systems, specifically eFront and Aladdin.

This role requires full relocation to Abu Dhabi. What the job involves

• Establish, lead, and manage a high-performing team across multiple asset classes and operational functions
• Oversee the design and continuous improvement of workflows to enable effective, scalable, and robust investment operations
• Take full accountability for operational activities related to public and private market assets, with oversight of Aladdin and eFront platforms
• Supervise the maintenance and integrity of IBOR, ensuring data accuracy and usability for portfolio managers and stakeholders
• Manage the end-to-end exception handling process, including trade capture, matching, corporate actions, settlement, and accounting
• Lead analyses of data quality issues, driving long-term solutions and improvements to the operating model
• Provide day-to-day and strategic operational support to the Investment Office and stakeholders, addressing both BAU and ad-hoc requests
• Define, review, and enhance service level agreements, KPIs, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with evolving business needs
• Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks, operational risk policies, and relevant regulatory requirements across all functions
• Oversee departmental budgeting, including forecasting and cost management to ensure operational efficiency
• Drive recruitment, talent development, and team engagement, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous learning

Who we are looking for

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a quantitative discipline

Significant leadership experience within investment operations or middle office functions in the asset management industry

Hands-on experience with Aladdin and eFront is essential

In-depth knowledge of the full trade lifecycle across both public and private markets

Comprehensive understanding of operational processes across the front, middle, and back office

Proven track record of building, leading, and inspiring large, cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across business units

Demonstrated success in working effectively with key internal teams, including investment, finance, risk, compliance, and technology

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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