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VP, Head of Middle and Back Office

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 20 Jun 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $150k - $200k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • Arabic: Professional

Position

About the Job
This role serves as the operational backbone of investment processes, overseeing key areas such as post-trade activities, fund accounting, and client reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining data accuracy and operational integrity across various investment products, including funds and discretionary portfolio management (DPM). Key responsibilities include the timely and compliant execution of fund administration processes, adherence to trading restrictions, managing corporate actions, reconciliations, and comprehensive reporting.

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Collaboration is crucial, as the role involves liaising with external providers like custodians, fund accountants, registrars, and brokers, as well as internal teams including investment, compliance, and finance, to ensure seamless portfolio operations. The individual will support regulatory and financial reporting by gathering and formatting data for compliance and finance teams. Furthermore, there is a continuous emphasis on monitoring and improving operational processes, enhancing automation, minimizing manual workarounds, and adhering to governance standards. The position also requires maintaining thorough documentation of workflows, exception processes, and control points to bolster oversight and scalability.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in fund and DPM accounting
  • Proficiency in post-trade processing
  • Skilled in implementing trading restrictions and executing trades
  • Strong coordination skills with third parties, such as brokers and custodians
  • Experience in client reporting and handling tax & fee processing
  • 10-15 years of relevant experience

Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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