Head of Back Office

About the Company

Freedom Management Ltd, a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp, is a dynamic and fast-growing provider of financial services across banking, brokerage, and insurance sectors.

About the Role

We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Head of Back Office to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for building and leading our back-office operations from scratch.

Please note, this is a full-time, on-site role based in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the TraderNet trading and back-office platform , ensuring full integration with custodians, banks, and regulatory reporting systems.
• Train internal teams on TraderNet usage, procedures, and best practices; provide ongoing support to ensure optimal system performance.
• Develop and enforce back-office policies and procedures in alignment with FSRA regulations ; work closely with Compliance to maintain audit readiness.
• Oversee accurate and timely settlement of DMA and OTC trades , coordinating with custodians, brokers, and clearing agents.
• Monitor and manage corporate actions , investigating issues and escalating to custodians or internal stakeholders as needed.
• Handle daily banking operations , including payments, fund transfers, and cash movements across client and house accounts.
• Perform daily reconciliations of cash, securities, and positions between internal records, custodians, and banks; resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure data integrity across all back-office systems—including trades, positions, client accounts, and balances.
• Collaborate with front office, compliance, finance, risk, and IT to maintain smooth operational flows and resolve issues efficiently.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and improve automation.
• Provide support for client post-trade queries , including settlements, account setup, and statements.
• Prepare internal operational reports and support regulatory and audit processes related to back-office activities.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Russian and English is a must.
• Deep understanding of post-trade operations, including settlements, corporate actions, payments, and reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of FSRA regulations or equivalent regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, ESMA) within licensed financial institutions.
• Proven experience in implementing and managing back-office platforms such as TraderNet or comparable systems.
• Skilled in developing and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that meet both regulatory and operational requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with front office, compliance, finance, and IT to ensure seamless operations.
• Detail-oriented with a strong track record of identifying and resolving process breaks, mismatches, and operational gaps.
• Practical approach to establishing internal controls and mitigating operational risks in high-paced environments.

Why Join Freedom Management Ltd?

• Be part of a growing, international financial services group.
• Dynamic work culture with strong executive exposure.
• Regular team building events and social gatherings to foster connections.
• Opportunities for professional and career growth.
• Investment trainings in our company.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Freedom Management Ltd is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.