Vice President (Head) – Middle Office Operations

Confidential; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a prestigious investment and wealth management firm in Kuwait, seeks a seasoned Vice President – Middle Office Operations to elevate operational excellence and strengthen reporting infrastructure. You will drive strategic initiatives across the investment platform and partner with portfolio and investment leaders to build high‑quality capabilities.

You will oversee strategic reporting, analytics, and client‑facing deliverables, ensuring data integrity and governance across

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in wealth/asset management with middle office, performance, risk analytics, or fund administration.
• Experience managing stakeholders, teams, or cross-functional initiatives.
• CMA registration or eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end reporting, institutional client reporting, and fund fact sheets.
• Lead executive dashboards, quarterly pitchbooks, and client review presentations.
• Act as senior liaison for internal/external audit, compliance, and risk reviews.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Leadership presence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business

Master’s degree or CFA/FRM/CAIA (advantageous)

Tools

FactSet

Bloomberg

Reuters

Job description

A prestigious investment and wealth management firm in Kuwait is seeking a seasoned Vice President – Middle Office Operations to join its leadership team. This role is for an accomplished professional who can elevate operational excellence, strengthen reporting infrastructure, and drive strategic initiatives across the investment platform.

This role presents an opportunity to influence firm‑wide performance, partner directly with portfolio and investment leaders, and build high‑quality operational capabilities that support regional business growth.

The Role

As VP – Middle Office Operations, you will lead critical reporting, analytics, client‑facing deliverables, and control functions that ensure operational integrity and outstanding client experience. You will shape scalable processes, manage cross‑functional stakeholders, and oversee data governance across investment products.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Reporting Leadership

• Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of reports, institutional client reporting, and investment fund fact sheets.
• Establish strong governance and quality control across all analytical publications and reporting streams.
• Maintain and enhance Bloomberg templates and data‑driven reporting systems.

Executive‑Level Presentation & Analytics Oversight

• Lead the production of quarterly pitchbooks, executive dashboards, and client review presentations.
• Ensure messaging, performance insights, and analytics align with front‑office strategy.

Audit, Risk & Regulatory Support

• Act as the senior liaison for internal/external audit, compliance, and risk reviews.
• Drive operational strengthening initiatives and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

Account Onboarding & Data Integrity

• Oversee account maintenance on Bloomberg, FactSet, CRM, and internal systems.
• Collaborate with Fund Administration to accelerate onboarding and ensure accurate client data governance.

Performance & Risk Analytics

• Oversee monthly performance and risk analytical reporting for internal front‑office teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; Master’s or CFA/FRM/CAIA is highly advantageous.
• 10+ years in wealth/asset management with deep exposure to Middle Office, performance, risk analytics, or fund administration.
• Strong command of FactSet, Bloomberg, Reuters, and investment data systems.
• Proven experience managing stakeholders, teams, or cross‑functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical acumen, communication skills, and leadership presence.
• CMA registration or eligibility preferred.

What’s in It for You

• Opportunity to shape and modernize Middle Office operations at an influential regional investment firm.
• Work directly with senior leadership, portfolio managers, and executive committees.
• Strategic influence across reporting, analytics, data governance, and operational infrastructure.