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associate director, funds & fiduciary services operations

associate director funds fiduciary services operations

Standard Chartered

<div>
 <strong>
  Job Summary
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 We are seeking an experienced professional to lead Fund Services Operations across the Middle East and North Africa. The role oversees the delivery of funds and fiduciary services operations, ensuring operational excellence, risk mitigation, and adherence to regulatory and group standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational performance, risk controls, and implementation of governance frameworks while fostering a high-performing team culture.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Strategy
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Key Responsibilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Ensure operations, whether local or hubbed, meet minimum standards and exceed client expectations in service levels and productivity.
  </li>
  <li>
   Align operational services across hubs to provide a standardized and efficient model that enhances client satisfaction.
  </li>
  <li>
   Define and manage client groupings while ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLA).
  </li>
  <li>
   Monitor third-party agent performance and work closely with regional network teams.
  </li>
  <li>
   Implement country and global regulatory requirements and drive continuous service improvements.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with business heads to ensure operational platforms meet quality standards and client expectations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Business
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Lead day-to-day operations aligned with business strategy, optimizing people, processes, platforms, and products.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support operational teams in delivering high-quality services and managing operational risk.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive efficiency, cost control, and compliance with all Group and country policies and regulations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Participate in client requests, proposals, and operational forums.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure accountability for remediation of operational losses and failed audits.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Processes
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders locally and regionally.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure high-quality service to internal and external priority clients.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide expert operational knowledge and manage escalations from hubs or MENA countries.
  </li>
  <li>
   Own and manage regulatory reporting, suspense accounts, account reconciliations, and critical process oversight.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  People And Talent
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Lead by example, building the right culture and values within the team.
  </li>
  <li>
   Recruit, develop, and retain skilled professionals to deliver operational obligations effectively.
  </li>
  <li>
   Set objectives, provide feedback, and reward performance aligned with responsibilities.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Risk And Governance
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Participate in operational risk forums, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure adherence to control frameworks.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage root cause analyses, process improvements, and compliance with group and local regulations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Oversee audit responses, regulatory reporting, and risk remediation activities.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure sustainable control in day-to-day operations and monitor departmental performance metrics.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Regulatory And Conduct
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Uphold the highest standards of ethics, regulatory compliance, and Group Code of Conduct.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead the team to achieve outcomes aligned with the Bank&rsquo;s Conduct Principles, including fair client outcomes, effective markets, financial crime compliance, and a safe environment.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Key stakeholders
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Vertical Heads
  </li>
  <li>
   AME Cluster and Country Heads
  </li>
  <li>
   Network Management
  </li>
  <li>
   Business / Sales stakeholders
  </li>
  <li>
   Finance &ndash; country and Group
  </li>
  <li>
   Risk &ndash; country and Group
  </li>
  <li>
   Technology &ndash; country and Group
  </li>
  <li>
   Legal &amp; Compliance &ndash; country and Group
  </li>
  <li>
   Regulators
  </li>
  <li>
   Internal and External auditors
  </li>
  <li>
   Africa adn Middle East (AME) and Group Financial Services Solutions Management Team (FSS MT)
  </li>
  <li>
   Country/ Regional Chief Operating Officer (COO)/ Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/ Human Resources (HR) Head
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Other Responsibilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Embed Here for good and Group&rsquo;s brand and values in Middle East (ME) countries for the Financial Services Solutions (FSS) franchise. Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Skills And Experience
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Expertise in conducting fiduciary and fund services operations, custody and clearing, and risk management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven ability to lead teams, manage operational performance, and implement process improvements.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong stakeholder management, assertiveness, and team collaboration skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to understand business strategy, financial controls, and governance frameworks.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Qualifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Extensive knowledge of the funds and fiduciary services market, including custody services.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven track record in operations management, risk control, and governance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong analytical and leadership skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  About Standard Chartered
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Together We
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
  </li>
  <li>
   Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
  </li>
  <li>
   Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  What We Offer
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  In line with our Fair Pay Charter,
 </strong>
 we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
  </li>
  <li>
   Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
  </li>
  <li>
   A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
  </li>
  <li>
   Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Associate Director, Funds & Fiduciary Services Operations

Standard Chartered Bank

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Requisition Number: </b>41162
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Location: </b>Dubai, ARE
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Work Type: </b>Office Working
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Employment Type: </b>Permanent
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Posting Start Date: </b>18/12/2025
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Posting End Date: </b>01/01/2026
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>:
</b><div><div><div><div><b>Job Summary</b></div>
</div><div><p>
We are seeking an experienced professional to lead Fund Services Operations across the Middle East and North Africa. The role oversees the delivery of funds and fiduciary services operations, ensuring operational excellence, risk mitigation, and adherence to regulatory and group standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational performance, risk controls, and implementation of governance frameworks while fostering a high-performing team culture.</p></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></div>
</div><div><p><b>
Strategy:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Ensure operations, whether local or hubbed, meet minimum standards and exceed client expectations in service levels and productivity.</li>
<li>Align operational services across hubs to provide a standardized and efficient model that enhances client satisfaction.</li>
<li>Define and manage client groupings while ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLA).</li>
<li>Monitor third-party agent performance and work closely with regional network teams.</li>
<li>Implement country and global regulatory requirements and drive continuous service improvements.</li>
<li>Collaborate with business heads to ensure operational platforms meet quality standards and client expectations.</li>
<li>Maintain budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources.</li>
</ul></div></div><div></div><div><div>
</div><div><p><b>Business</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead day-to-day operations aligned with business strategy, optimizing people, processes, platforms, and products.</li>
<li>Support operational teams in delivering high-quality services and managing operational risk.</li>
<li>Drive efficiency, cost control, and compliance with all Group and country policies and regulations.</li>
<li>Participate in client requests, proposals, and operational forums.</li>
<li>Ensure accountability for remediation of operational losses and failed audits.</li>
</ul></div></div><div></div><div><div>
</div><div><p><b>Processes</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders locally and regionally.</li>
<li>Ensure high-quality service to internal and external priority clients.</li>
<li>Provide expert operational knowledge and manage escalations from hubs or MENA countries.</li>
<li>Own and manage regulatory reporting, suspense accounts, account reconciliations, and critical process oversight.</li>
</ul></div></div><div></div><div><div>
</div><div><p><b>People and Talent:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead by example, building the right culture and values within the team.</li>
<li>Recruit, develop, and retain skilled professionals to deliver operational obligations effectively.</li>
<li>Set objectives, provide feedback, and reward performance aligned with responsibilities.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Risk and Governance:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Participate in operational risk forums, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure adherence to control frameworks.</li>
<li>Manage root cause analyses, process improvements, and compliance with group and local regulations.</li>
<li>Oversee audit responses, regulatory reporting, and risk remediation activities.</li>
<li>Ensure sustainable control in day-to-day operations and monitor departmental performance metrics.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Regulatory and Conduct:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Uphold the highest standards of ethics, regulatory compliance, and Group Code of Conduct.</li>
<li>Lead the team to achieve outcomes aligned with the Bank&rsquo;s Conduct Principles, including fair client outcomes, effective markets, financial crime compliance, and a safe environment.</li>
</ul></div></div><div></div><div><div>
</div><div><div><b>Key stakeholders</b><br>
<ul><li>Vertical Heads</li><li>AME Cluster and Country Heads</li><li>Network Management</li><li>Business / Sales stakeholders</li><li>Finance &ndash; country and Group</li><li>Risk &ndash; country and Group</li><li>Technology &ndash; country and Group</li><li>Legal &amp; Compliance &ndash; country and Group</li><li>Regulators</li><li>Internal and External auditors</li><li>Africa adn Middle East (AME) and Group Financial Services Solutions Management Team (FSS MT)</li><li>Country/ Regional Chief Operating Officer (COO)/ Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/ Human Resources (HR) Head</li></ul></div>
<div><b>
Other Responsibilities</b><br>
<ul><li>Embed Here for good and Group&rsquo;s brand and values in Middle East (ME) countries for the Financial Services Solutions (FSS) franchise. Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures</li></ul></div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Skills and Experience</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Expertise in conducting fiduciary and fund services operations, custody and clearing, and risk management.</li>
<li>Proven ability to lead teams, manage operational performance, and implement process improvements.</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder management, assertiveness, and team collaboration skills.</li>
<li>Ability to understand business strategy, financial controls, and governance frameworks.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Qualifications</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Extensive knowledge of the funds and fiduciary services market, including custody services.</li>
<li>Proven track record in operations management, risk control, and governance.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and leadership skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>About Standard Chartered</b></div>
</div><div><p>
We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.</p>
<p>Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.</p>
<p>Together we:</p>
<ul><li><b>Do the right thing</b> and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do</li>
<li><b>Never settle,</b> continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well</li>
<li><b>Are better together,</b> we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>What we offer</b></div>
</div><div><p><b>
In line with our Fair Pay Charter,</b> we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.</p>
<ul><li><b>Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance,</b> with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.</li>
<li><b>Time-off</b> including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.</li>
<li><b>Flexible working</b> options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.</li>
<li><b>Proactive wellbeing support</b> through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits</li>
<li><b>A continuous learning culture</b> to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.</li>
<li><b>Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation,</b> one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Qataryello

<p>The client is a Multi-Billion $ Family Office.</p><br><p><strong>Entity & Fiduciary Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in SPV and entity lifecycle tasks: formation, renewals, and regulatory filings across UAE and offshore.</li><li>Coordinate with third-party providers to gather documentation and status updates.</li><li>Review and prepare written resolutions and board meeting minutes for each entity, ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards.</li><li>Maintain fiduciary registers, governance records, and investment files, ensuring completeness and accuracy.</li></ul><p><br><br><strong>Legal & Compliance Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in drafting and reviewing fiduciary agreements, compliance notes, and regulatory submissions under guidance.</li><li>Support KYC/onboarding procedures, including FATCA, CRS, US tax forms, and LEI applications.</li><li>Monitor deadlines; liaise with funds, administrators, and banks to ensure on-time filings.</li></ul><p><br><br><strong>Transactional & Banking Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Collate and validate transaction inputs, prepare structure charts, and manage document workflows.</li><li>Track deal progress via transaction trackers and maintain a full audit trail.</li><li>Facilitate bank account openings, mandate updates, digital access and LPOA administration.</li></ul><p><br><br><strong>Client & Stakeholder Management</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as primary contact for the internal teams, and external advisors.</li><li>Draft correspondence, meeting packs, and minutes; follow through on action items.</li><li>Produce governance, compliance, and financial reports for management's reviews.</li></ul><p><br><br><strong>Liaison & Ad-Hoc Projects</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in providing legal/administrative support to principals' private office and facilitating effective communication and coordination.</li><li>Assist on special projects or research assignments as requested by senior leadership.</li></ul><p><br><br><strong>Budgeting & Invoicing</strong></p><ul><li>Review, reconcile, and log quarterly invoices from fiduciary and compliance service providers.</li><li>Manage payment workflows in coordination with finance teams.</li><li>Assist in preparing annual service-provider budgets and monitor spending against forecasts.</li></ul><br><p><strong>Required Qualifications & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration, Law, or related field.</li><li>Part-Qualified STEP or ICSA or any certifications in Compliance, a plus.</li><li>2-3 years' experience in fiduciary services, trust administration, compliance, or private-client advisory.</li><li>Strong knowledge and proven track record of managing KYC, FATCA/CRS and entity governance processes.</li><li>Basic understanding of UAE corporate regulations and key offshore jurisdictions.</li><li>Exposure to legal document review and contract-administration procedures.</li></ul>

Fiduciary & Compliance Analyst

Prime Owners Association Management

<p><b>Job Summary</b></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <b>Compliance Officer</b> to ensure full regulatory, legal, and governance compliance for a Jointly Owned Property Management Company. The role operates independently and impartially between joint owners, safeguarding the interests of owners, residents, and stakeholders in accordance with <b>UAE Law No. 6 of 2019</b>, RERA regulations, and approved bylaws.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><p><b>Regulatory &amp; Legal Compliance</b></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with UAE property, real estate, corporate, employment, HSE, data protection, and financial regulations.</li><li>Monitor regulatory updates and assess operational impact.</li><li>Manage licenses, filings, and regulatory submissions.</li><li>Liaise with regulators and external legal counsel when required.</li></ul><p><b>Governance &amp; JOP Oversight</b></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with Law 6 of 2019, JOP bylaws, and governing documents.</li><li>Oversee Reserve Fund Studies (every 3&ndash;5 years) and ensure reserve balances align with approved studies.</li><li>Monitor reserve fund utilization in line with RERA circulars and annual plans.</li></ul><p><b>Policies, Risk &amp; Internal Controls</b></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain compliance policies including Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, Anti-Fraud, Complaints Handling, and Vendor Controls.</li><li>Identify and monitor compliance risks across operations and corporate functions.</li><li>Conduct internal audits and compliance reviews and track corrective actions.</li></ul><p><b>Financial &amp; Fiduciary Compliance</b></p><ul><li>Work closely with Finance to ensure proper handling of service charges, trust/escrow accounts, and owner funds.</li><li>Support transparent and accurate financial reporting to joint owners.</li><li>Escalate suspected financial irregularities or breaches.</li></ul><p><b>Complaints, Investigations &amp; Reporting</b></p><ul><li>Manage compliance complaints, whistleblowing cases, and investigations.</li><li>Conduct confidential and impartial investigations and prepare reports.</li><li>Escalate serious breaches to Management and regulators when required.</li></ul><p><b>Training, Advisory &amp; Stakeholder Engagement</b></p><ul><li>Deliver compliance training to employees, management, and contractors.</li><li>Advise Management and JOP committees on governance and compliance matters.</li><li>Maintain clear communication with owners, residents, and stakeholders as needed.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field.</li><li><b>5+ years&rsquo; experience</b> in compliance, governance, or regulatory roles (real estate / property management preferred).</li><li><b>Fluency in Arabic is mandatory</b></li><li>Strong knowledge of <b>UAE Law No. 6 of 2019</b>, RERA regulations, and JOP governance.</li><li>Experience with reserve funds, service charges, and fiduciary controls.</li><li>Strong communication, investigation, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>High integrity, independence, and attention to detail.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Language:</p><ul><li>Arabic (Required)</li></ul>

Compliance Officer

J. Awan & Partners

<p><b>Job Purpose</b></p> <p>The CoSec Associate will provide high-quality company secretarial and Corporate Service Provider services to <b>j. awan</b> <b>&amp;</b> <b>partners</b> clients, ensuring full compliance with UAE statutory, regulatory, governance obligations and support board and senior leadership teams with governance insight and strategic advice.</p> <p><b>Key Outcomes</b></p> <p><b>1. Ensure corporate governance and compliance across client base</b></p> <ul> <li>Assist in tracking and submitting annual compliance tasks, including license renewals, confirmation statements, accounts filing, and data protection renewals.</li> <li>Manage ad hoc submissions with regulators such as amendments (directors, shareholders, capital changes).</li> <li>Act as the primary liaison for our clients, providing guidance on corporate governance and regulatory obligations (ADGM, DIFC, DWTC etc.).</li> <li>Ensure compliance with statutory requirements under UAE laws.</li> <li>100% compliance with filing deadlines and statutory requirements.</li> <li>Zero regulatory penalties or delays.</li> </ul> <p><b>2. Board and Committee Support</b></p> <ul> <li>Organize, schedule and attend Board meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and committee meetings for and on behalf of our clients.</li> <li>Draft notice, agendas, minutes, and resolutions, ensuring accurate documentation of Board decisions.</li> <li>Board packs, minutes, and resolutions delivered accurately and on time</li> <li>&gt;90% satisfaction from Board and Clients.</li> <li>Advise the Board on fiduciary responsibilities, governance practices and legislative changes impacting the organization.</li> </ul> <p><b>3. Regulatory and Stakeholder Management</b></p> <ul> <li>Positive stakeholder feedback</li> <li>Timely and professional interactions with regulators</li> <li>Liaise with external auditors, legal advisors, and stakeholders to facilitate compliance and effective communication.</li> <li>Represent the company in corporate governance forums and industry bodies as required.</li> </ul> <p><b>4. Secretarial documentation</b></p> <ul> <li>Accurate and timely drafting of resolutions, registers, and other corporate documents.</li> <li>100% error-free documentation</li> <li>Maintain statutory registers, records, and corporate documents securely and accurately.</li> <li>Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations, advising the management team accordingly.</li> </ul> <p><b>5. Internal collaboration and self-management</b></p> <ul> <li>Meets 100% of deadlines independently</li> <li>Strong peer and leadership feedback</li> <li>Coordinate with internal teams (risk, compliance, accounts, and incorporations) for client deliverables.</li> <li>Prepare and share status trackers and ensure internal systems (JIRA / Salesforce / Sharepoint) are updated regularly.</li> </ul> <p><b>Skills and Experience</b></p> <p><b>Competencies (Behavioural &amp; Technical Skills)</b></p> <p><b>Technical Competencies</b></p> <ul> <li>Corporate secretarial expertise</li> <li>UAE corporate law knowledge (mainland and free zones)</li> <li>Drafting: Board resolutions, Articles, Registers, etc.</li> <li>Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable with portal-based submissions.</li> </ul> <p><b>Behavioural Competencies</b></p> <ul> <li>Strong ownership and accountability</li> <li>Detail orientation with strong execution</li> <li>Professionalism and stakeholder sensitivity</li> <li>Cross-cultural collaboration</li> <li>Time and task prioritisation</li> <li>Problem-solving under pressure</li> <li>Professional demeanour and client-oriented attitude.</li> </ul> <p><b>Qualifications</b></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor s/Master s in Law, Business Administration, or related field</li> <li>3+ years in corporate secretarial or legal services</li> <li>Professional qualification as a Company Secretary (e.g., ICSI or equivalent).</li> <li>UAE (mainland &amp; free zones) Common Law familiarity</li> <li>English (fluent); Arabic preferred but not essential</li> </ul>

Associate- Company Secretarial Services

Lunate

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Background
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Ghaf Benefits, a platform launched by Lunate, is the UAE&rsquo;s Alternative End-of-Service Benefits solution. It enables private sector employers to invest employee gratuities into regulated investment funds, offering employees the potential for long-term financial growth. The platform supports the UAE&rsquo;s vision to enhance workplace benefits and attract global talent, offering both conventional and Shariah-compliant investment options.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Job Purpose
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  The Relationship Manager will support the commercial growth of Ghaf Benefits by managing and expanding relationships with institutional and government clients. This role is responsible for delivering excellent client service, supporting sales initiatives, and ensuring client satisfaction across the platform&rsquo;s offerings.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Duties and Responsibilities
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Manage and nurture relationships with existing institutional and government clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support the Director of Sales in executing sales strategies and achieving commercial targets.
  </li>
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   Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the UAE private sector, including lead generation and qualification.
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   Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and responses to RFPs for prospective clients.
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   Coordinate with internal teams (product, operations, compliance) to deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs.
  </li>
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   Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Ghaf Benefits&rsquo; products, services, and the UAE&rsquo;s regulatory environment.
  </li>
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   Gather and relay client feedback to inform product development and service enhancements.
  </li>
  <li>
   Represent Ghaf Benefits at industry events, conferences, and client meetings as required.
  </li>
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   Ensure all activities comply with regulatory standards and internal policies.
  </li>
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   Qualifications and Experience
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 </p>
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   8&ndash;12 years of experience in relationship management, sales, or client service within financial services, investment platforms, or related sectors.
  </li>
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   Demonstrated ability to manage and grow institutional or government client accounts.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong understanding of the UAE&rsquo;s financial services landscape and workplace benefits ecosystem.
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience supporting sales processes, preparing client materials, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
  </li>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CISI) are a plus.
  </li>
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<p><b>Partner/Managing Director, MENA</b></p><p>UAE-based (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)</p><p>Corporate Intelligence and Investigations firm is looking to build a market-leading MENA practice in the UAE.</p><p>They are seeking a Partner or Managing Director to lead client development and execute source-led enquiries supporting any deals and disputes their clients (law firms, private equity, sovereign wealth funds, governments, MNCs) may have.</p><p><b>Duties:</b></p><ul><li>Develop business and client relationships</li><li>Advise clients</li><li>Lead assignments</li><li>Develop a source network in the region</li><li>Manage a small high-performing team</li></ul><p><b>Ideal background:</b></p><ul><li>18-25+ years of experience</li><li>Background in consulting, policy, law, investigations, intelligence</li><li>Substantive Gulf/Middle East experience</li></ul><p><b>Hiring Firm:</b></p><p>Corporate intelligence and investigations firm which legally obtains information and insights that are not publicly available through a human source network, supporting corporates, lawyers, and investors globally across all sectors.</p><p>The firm provides intelligence to support all transactions: acquisitions, divestments, minority stakes, joint ventures, market entry/exit etc., and to support disputes by filling information gaps and providing insights to debunks claims, identify fabrications, profile witnesses, and identify evidence.</p><p>Their analysts provide intelligence on:</p><ul><li>People: integrity, reputation, fraud, corruption, bribery, political exposure</li><li>Entities: sanctions compliance, supply chain integrity, human rights, and modern slavery</li><li>Markets: geopolitical risk, regulatory risk, market entry</li></ul><p><b>SLOANE SHOREY</b></p><p>Strategic advisor on leadership appointments and specialist hires across the risk lifecycle: supporting due diligence, regulation, and dispute resolution in international business and investments.</p><p>Sloane Shorey Consulting is an independent executive search and recruitment firm which works with global consulting firms, financial institutions, and private investment funds, delivering confidential searches and discreet hires in corporate intelligence, forensic investigations, and regulatory advisory.</p><p>Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307</p>

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