FinanceMiddle East10 - 15 years15+ yearsAbout our clientPER is partnering with a leading global investment manager based in Abu Dhabi on an exciting opportunity to hire a Senior Vice President to lead a newly established Investment Services team. As Head of Investment Services, the SVP will be accountable for the day-to-day operational delivery across these platforms, ensuring timely, high-quality, and well-controlled execution of all activities. The role involves managing a team and collaborating closely with key stakeholders across investment, finance, compliance, and technology functions.The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in leading new initiatives and have a strong track record in the implementation of investment systems, specifically eFront and Aladdin.This role requires full relocation to Abu Dhabi. What the job involves
Establish, lead, and manage a high-performing team across multiple asset classes and operational functions
Oversee the design and continuous improvement of workflows to enable effective, scalable, and robust investment operations
Take full accountability for operational activities related to public and private market assets, with oversight of Aladdin and eFront platforms
Supervise the maintenance and integrity of IBOR, ensuring data accuracy and usability for portfolio managers and stakeholders
Manage the end-to-end exception handling process, including trade capture, matching, corporate actions, settlement, and accounting
Lead analyses of data quality issues, driving long-term solutions and improvements to the operating model
Provide day-to-day and strategic operational support to the Investment Office and stakeholders, addressing both BAU and ad-hoc requests
Define, review, and enhance service level agreements, KPIs, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with evolving business needs
Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks, operational risk policies, and relevant regulatory requirements across all functions
Oversee departmental budgeting, including forecasting and cost management to ensure operational efficiency
Drive recruitment, talent development, and team engagement, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous learning
Who we are looking for
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a quantitative discipline
Significant leadership experience within investment operations or middle office functions in the asset management industry
Hands-on experience with Aladdin and eFront is essential
In-depth knowledge of the full trade lifecycle across both public and private markets
Comprehensive understanding of operational processes across the front, middle, and back office
Proven track record of building, leading, and inspiring large, cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across business units
Demonstrated success in working effectively with key internal teams, including investment, finance, risk, compliance, and technology
