Wealth Support Manager

Emirates Islamic; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Islamic Wealth Management seeks an experienced trade operations leader to oversee end-to-end trade lifecycle across asset classes, ensure compliant processing, and manage risk controls. The role collaborates with sales, investment specialists, and internal stakeholders to optimize portfolio performance and service delivery.

The position requires strong market knowledge in equities, fixed income, mutual funds and structured products, plus CISI certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of banking experience in a similar role, with a proven track record in trade execution and operations.
• Strong understanding of equity and fixed-income markets, mutual funds and structured products.
• Excellent analytical, Excel and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of trade controls, risk management and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and perform under pressure in time-sensitive environments.
• CISI certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end trade lifecycle, including trade execution, validation, confirmation and reconciliation across various asset classes.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of investment transactions while maintaining compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage trade operations, investigate discrepancies and resolve operational issues within agreed timelines.
• Monitor trade-related risks, implement effective controls and support audit and compliance reviews.
• Provide middle-office support, including portfolio reviews, investment reporting, corporate actions and client investment requests.
• Analyse market and portfolio data to identify investment opportunities, risks and performance trends.
• Collaborate with Relationship Managers, Investment Advisors, Wealth Specialists and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Lead and develop the team, monitor performance and drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics or related field

Job description

Job Description:

The Emirates Islamic Wealth Management unit focuses on developing and managing tailored wealth solutions for High-Net-Worth Individuals. The unit offers a diversified range of Shariah-compliant investment products across multiple asset classes, including Sukuk, funds, equities, and structured products. Working closely with sales channels and key internal stakeholders, the team continuously enhances its product proposition to meet evolving customer needs and market opportunities. Through strong product expertise, effective stakeholder collaboration, and continuous process improvement, the unit aims to grow its investment portfolio, deliver an excellent customer experience, and increase its contribution to the Bank’s overall profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end trade lifecycle, including trade execution, validation, confirmation and reconciliation across various asset classes.


• Ensure accurate and timely processing of investment transactions while maintaining compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.


• Manage trade operations, investigate discrepancies and resolve operational issues within agreed timelines.


• Monitor trade-related risks, implement effective controls and support audit and compliance reviews.


• Provide middle-office support, including portfolio reviews, investment reporting, corporate actions and client investment requests.


• Analyse market and portfolio data to identify investment opportunities, risks and performance trends.


• Collaborate with Relationship Managers, Investment Advisors, Wealth Specialists and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.


• Lead and develop the team, monitor performance and drive continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in finance, Economics or a related field.


• Minimum 5 years of banking experience in a similar role, with a proven track record in trade execution and operations.


• Strong understanding of equity and fixed-income markets, mutual funds and structured products.


• Excellent analytical, Excel and problem-solving skills.


• Strong knowledge of trade controls, risk management and regulatory requirements.


• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and teamwork skills.


• Ability to work independently and perform under pressure in time-sensitive environments.


• CISI certification is highly desirable.

EIB

Emirates Islamic was launched in 2004 to deliver the highest standards of banking services in line with Sharia principles.

As one of the leading Islamic banks in the UAE, Emirates Islamic offers exciting career opportunities for highly motivated professionals and graduates. At Emirates Islamic, we believe that our Employees are our biggest asset and we continuously invest in Talent Management & Training and Development programmes to help them excel professionally and achieve success in their chosen career.

Emiratization is a key strategic objective at Emirates Islamic. We provide training to talented, young Emaratis under dedicated programmes that shape their ambition, passion & commitment and guide them to become the future leaders of the organization as well as the overall financial sector.

We are driven by our values of Innovation, Customer Service, Ambition & Ownership and are always looking for talent to add to our diverse work environment comprising of over 60 nationalities.

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