Operations Officer

An Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) financial services firm regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) is seeking an Operations Officer for an on-site role based in Abu Dhabi.

The firm provides custody, brokerage/execution, investment advisory and asset management services to professional and institutional clients.

• Full post-trade cycle: trade confirmations, cash & securities reconciliation, settlements (including Euroclear/Clearstream and local markets), custody operations.
• Pro-active participation in the implementation of new products and enhancement of the operational infrastructure.
• Daily support of the trade execution workflow together with trading.
• Setup of client accounts and instrument static into the firm’s operational system (static data, trading settings, etc.).
• Identification and resolution of cash and securities breaks.
• Preparation of operational reports and liaison with brokers and custodians.

• Understanding and experience of working with global equities and other exchange-traded products, bonds (Euroclear/Clearstream + local markets) exchange-traded and OTC derivatives (futures, forwards, options)
• 3+ years experience in back-office / middle-office / operations of a brokerage or asset management firm
• Experience of work in Zag Trader is a strong advantage
• Proven experience of participation in change IT-related projects
• Ability to work in a team and contribute individually
• High attention to detail and ability to manage a high volume of tasks under tight deadlines