VP, Technology & Data - Asset Management

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the UAE is seeking qualified candidates for a technology role focused on asset management. Responsibilities include identifying growth opportunities, developing IT and data policies, and collaborating on digital strategies. Candidates should possess over 5 years of experience, with expertise in asset management systems and digital analytics to drive operational improvements. This role offers an impactful opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technology roles, particularly in asset management.
• Expertise in digital platforms and data governance.
• Strong understanding of enterprise analytics and AI.
• Data governance & quality to ensure accurate, compliant data.

Responsibilities

• Identify growth opportunities and technological solutions within the Asset Management sector.
• Develop and implement IT and Data policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align strategies.
• Develop IT and Data policies and procedures.
• Deliver on business KPIs and tech/digital/data adoption targets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align strategies and initiatives.
• Remain up to date with regulatory standards to deliver outstanding customer experience.

Skills

IT systems knowledge

Digital analytics

Asset Management Systems

Data governance

Tokenization

Asset pooling

Tokenization

Job description

Job Purpose

• Identify growth opportunities and technological solutions across core Asset Management systems, data platforms, and digital operations
• Develop tech, digital and data strategy / road map and ensure its implementation within FAB Asset Management
• Act as change agent in FAB Asset Management’s digital ambitions, proactively advising leadership on relevant trends
• Develop IT and Data policies and procedures

Key Accountabilities

• Deep knowledge of IT systems, data platforms and enterprise architecture required to run an asset management firm (e.g., PMS) as well as the most advanced technical solutions (e.g., asset pooling) and application (e.g., tokenization)
• Deep knowledge of all digital tools and advanced analytics relevant to an asset manager (client reporting, data management systems…)
• Expertise in leveraging and implementing tech to improve operations
• Develop, operationalize and optimize FAB AM technology and data infrastructure
• Deliver on business KPIs and tech/digital/data adoption targets
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., business lines) to align strategies and initiatives
• Remain up to date with regulatory standards and framework that will ultimately deliver an outstanding customer experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Business digital & tech partners
• Enterprise analytics & AI
• Digital platform operations
• Data governance & quality
• Asset Management Systems (e.g., Portfolio Management System)
• Asset Pooling
• Tokenization
• Years of experience: 5+ years