Manager​/VP Operations – Fin-tech firm

On behalf of our client, a well-established fin‑tech firm, Swisslinx Middle East is looking for a Manager /
VP Operations to join their team.

The Vice President of Operations will be responsible for overseeing and leading all brokerage operations. The role requires expert-level knowledge of post‑trade processes, DVP and trade settlement, custody, client onboarding, corporate actions and regulatory compliance within the UAE financial regulatory environment (SCA, DFM, ADX). The VP will play a pivotal role in ensuring the firm meets the highest standards of operational control, risk management, and service delivery to UAE‑based institutional clients.

• Lead and manage all back‑office and middle‑office operational functions related to UAE‑based trading and settlement activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of trade settlement, reconciliation, cash and securities transfers, and corporate actions, primarily on UAE exchanges (DFM, ADX).
• Oversee end‑to‑end operational setup of institutional clients in compliance with SCA regulations.
• Act as the main operations liaison with UAE exchanges, custodians, global intermediaries and clearinghouses.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory requirements including SCA, AML, and client asset segregation rules.
• Implement robust operational controls to manage local and global market‑specific risks and ensure audit readiness.
• Drive process optimization and automation within the UAE operational environment to improve efficiency and reduce error rates.
• Support institutional relationship managers and front‑office teams in resolving client queries and trade‑related issues quickly and accurately.
• Prepare regular operational and regulatory reports for submission to SCA and internal governance committees.
• Coordinate closely with IT and Compliance to ensure operational systems and procedures are aligned with local market requirements.
• Mentor and develop operations staff with a strong focus on institutional service delivery in the UAE market context.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Advanced certifications (CISI, CPA, or MBA) are preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial operations, with at least 5 years focused on UAE capital markets and institutional clients.
• Deep understanding of DFM, ADX frameworks, including trade settlement cycles and DVP operations, custodial practices, and exchange regulations.

Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Customer Service, Finance, and Management