A leading financial institution in the UAE seeks an experienced governance professional to oversee investment products and solutions. With responsibilities ranging from managing investment committees to ensuring compliance with regulations, this role demands at least 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in asset management or investment banking. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a professional qualification such as FRM or CFA. This position is full-time and requires excellent communication skills and a problem-solving attitude.
Qualifications
10 to 15 years experience in governance related to investments and asset management.
In-depth knowledge of investment product development lifecycle and regulations.
Ability to operate independently and manage results.
Responsabilités
Support governance aspects of Investment Products and Solutions.
Manage various investment committees and their affairs.
Ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
Connaissances
Governance in investments
Regulatory reporting
Risk management
Problem solving
Excellent communication
Formation
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Economics
Professional qualification (e.g., FRM/CFA/ACA/ACCA)
Description du poste
Responsibilities
Support establish manage and monitor governance aspects of Investment Products and Solution
Ensure investment policies and processes are aligned with governance frameworks and relevant regulations
Manage affairs of various investment committees
Develop and manage governance dashboard for the investment solutions department
Due diligence of fund / investments products performance on regular or adhoc basis
Assisting in completing due diligence questionnaire of third party service providers
Lead in the areas of Regulatory Governance Risk and Compliance and ensure risk is identified controlled and managed for GPB.
Work closely with local and international stakeholders to implement best practices maintain a strong control environment and proactively identify and resolve any issues.
Key Accountabilities
Monitor and assess investment processes to ensure compliance with FAB policies regulations
Support the development of governance strategies and reporting mechanism based on investment related process regulation etc.
Conduct risk assessments related to governance aspects of investment product product program SOP regulatory reporting etc.
Assist in creating and maintaining Risk Control SelfAssessment plan on yearonyear basis and manage closure of the process on timely manner
Monitor changes in financial regulations and governance standards affecting investment activities and suggest changes to the policy and processes impacting investment product activities
Ensure compliance with relevant laws regulations and industry standards and reporting requirements
Collaborate with legal and various compliance team in FAB (PB compliance and Regulatory compliance team etc. to align investments with governance regulations
Facilitate communication between investment teams senior management and stakeholders on governance issues
Prepare and present reports analysis and recommendations on governance compliance and investment performance
Maintain relationships with external regulatory bodies auditors and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to governance practices
Provide training and guidance to investment staff on governance policies and best practices
Continuously educate investment team on emerging trends and regulatory changes in governance
Collaborate with management and investment teams to integrate governance factors into strategic investment planning
Responsible to keep investment solution policy and process documents up to date
Remain the point of contact for product team during internal audit and compliance audit further manage the resolution of audit points in timely manner
Secretary of Investment Products Steering Committee and Investment Committee. The role includes Keeping TORs updated and current scheduling committee meetings preparing and circulation of meeting agenda and minutes of meeting tracking action items
Product Exposure Meetings: Conduct quarterly product exposure meetings prepare minutes of the meeting and circulate to the management.
Lead the Investment Products & Solutions policy framework and procedures
Preparation and Circulation of MIS to Products and Service Management
Review of new regulations and implementation for EPB.
Ensure regulatory licenses renewal and requirements are met including accreditation of professional staff and raise issues/provide feedback on draft regulations
Leading Client Investment Suitability Questionnaire product risk rating policies and relevant governance (including development and management) and annual reviews.
Development and management of policy framework on Complex and NonComplex product in line with regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications
At least 10 to 15 years experience in the field of governance linked to investments asset management and/or investment banking regulatory reporting
Bachelors degree in Business Finance Economics or an industry (such as Banking) qualification
Professional qualification such as FRM/CFA/ACA/ACCA over and above Bachelors is a must
Indepth experience of investment product development lifecycle management broader investment management business fund structures and investment processes and regulations
Appreciation of deadlines attention to detail and delivery driven
Team player with a positive disposition who works extremely well with colleagues engagement of peers and superiors as well as clients as appropriate
Problem solving attitude
Ability to operate independently manage and deliver results
Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
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