Investment Officer – Asset Management

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Investment Officer provides essential administrative, coordination, and analytical support for the Asset Management Division across all funds and discretionary mandates. The role assists with accurate and timely trade processing, reconciliations, NAV checks, client reporting, fund documentation, and coordination with internal departments such as Operations, Compliance, Risk, Treasury, Finance, IT, and Custodians. This position supports the smooth day-to-day functioning of the Asset Management business as the division scales across more funds and products. The officer ensures operational accuracy, strong controls, and efficient processes supporting the front-office investment team.

Responsibilities Daily Investment Administration & Processing

· Support accurate trade capture, settlement follow-up, corporate action processing, and reconciliation of portfolio cash and securities.

· Verify daily fund prices, NAV movements, and benchmark updates.

· Maintain error-free subscription, redemption, and dividend workflows for all funds.

Portfolio Reporting & Data Integrity

· Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports as required for Fund Managers and management including valuations, performance, exposures, and risk metrics.

· Maintain accurate databases for holdings, price feeds, benchmarks, liquidity, ratings, and compliance limits.

Coordination with Internal & External Stakeholders

· Liaise with Custodians, Operations, Treasury, Risk, Compliance, Brokers, and Fund Administrators

· Support onboarding of new products, funds, custodians, brokers, and third-party investment managers.

Compliance & Risk Management

· Follow established regulatory, operational, internal control, and Shariah guidelines (for Islamic funds).

· Assist in identifying and escalating breaches, irregularities, or pricing anomalies.

· Maintain complete audit trails and documentation for all investment activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
  
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in investment operations, fund admin, portfolio support, or asset management.
  
• Exposure to investment products
  
• Basic understanding of operations workflows (subscriptions/redemptions, reconciliations, NAV checks, etc).
  
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (FSA, CBO, AAOIFI for Islamic funds).
  
• Proficiency in Excel, reporting tools, and financial systems. Bloomberg is a plus.