Senior Director - Operations

n Inv; Kuwait; Presencial; KWD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

National Investments Company is seeking a Senior Director of Operations to lead NIC’s Operations function, overseeing investment operations, back-office activities, treasury transactions and settlements for equities and fixed income. The role focuses on cash management, reconciliation control and regulatory compliance with CMA standards.

The incumbent will drive the operations strategy, manage banking and custodian relationships, and lead initiatives for digital adoption, risk control and

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Management, Finance or related field.
• Strong knowledge of equities, fixed income, securities settlements, NOSTRO reconciliations, custody accounts and treasury operations.
• Knowledge of operational risk management, financial regulations, CMA reporting requirements, audit controls and business continuity.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Operations function’s business plan, budget, workforce planning and performance monitoring.
• Oversee treasury transactions, fund transfers, financing arrangements and investment settlements, ensuring timely processing and accurate documentation.
• Manage NOSTRO reconciliations, resolve outstanding differences and maintain effective control of NIC’s cash position.
• Coordinate NOSTRO and custody account opening with banks, brokers and custodians.
• Oversee client remittances and operational controls for IPOs, rights issues and other corporate actions.
• Maintain policies, procedures and approval authorities, and oversee CMA regulatory inspections, audits, business continuity and disaster recovery testing.
• Lead process improvements and digital adoption to strengthen operational efficiency and controls.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management, Finance or a related field

Descrição da vaga

The Senior Director of Operations will lead NIC’s Operations function, overseeing investment operations, back-office activities, treasury transactions, securities settlements and reconciliations. The role covers equities and fixed-income settlement processes, NOSTRO and custody accounts, fund transfers, financing arrangements and corporate actions. Responsibilities include controlling cash positions, resolving reconciliation differences and settlement issues, managing banking and custodian relationships, and maintaining operational governance, regulatory compliance and business continuity.

The role

Responsibilities include controlling cash positions, resolving reconciliation differences and settlement issues, managing banking and custodian relationships, and maintaining operational governance, regulatory compliance and business continuity.

• Lead the Operations function’s business plan, budget, workforce planning and performance monitoring.
• Oversee treasury transactions, fund transfers, financing arrangements and investment settlements, ensuring timely processing and accurate documentation.
• Manage NOSTRO reconciliations, resolve outstanding differences and maintain effective control of NIC’s cash position.
• Coordinate NOSTRO and custody account opening with banks, brokers and custodians.
• Oversee client remittances and operational controls for IPOs, rights issues and other corporate actions.
• Maintain policies, procedures and approval authorities, and oversee CMA regulatory inspections, audits, business continuity and disaster recovery testing.
• Lead process improvements and digital adoption to strengthen operational efficiency and controls.

Candidate profile

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management, Finance or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of equities, fixed income, securities settlements, NOSTRO reconciliations, custody accounts and treasury operations.
• Knowledge of operational risk management, financial regulations, CMA reporting requirements, audit controls and business continuity.
• Strong team leadership, analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Candidate profile

What we are looking for

Application deadline 31 December 2026

Diversity and inclusion

Every candidate is welcome

We promote equal opportunity and value the individual experience, perspective and potential each person brings.