accountant

senior accountant

administrative assistant

chief accountant

hr executive

director of finance

Sony Music Entertainment

<div></div><div><div>Finance</div><div></div><div>
Dubai</div></div>
<br><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>As the Finance Director, you will act as a key partner to the Managing Director and regional leadership, driving investment decisions across artists, catalog, partnerships, and acquisitions, while ensuring best-in-class financial governance and operational excellence.</div>
<p>
You will be responsible for the overall finance operations, analytics, reporting, budget preparation and M&amp;A execution.</p>
<p>
You will manage and control overall accounting and reporting systems ensuring compliance with local Accounting Policy, Financial regulations and Governing policies.</p><br>
<p></p>
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What you'll do:</b></h2>
<div><i>
Strategic Finance &amp; Business Partnering</i></div>
<ul><li>Act as strategic finance partner to the Managing Director and functional heads, providing financial insights to drive growth, profitability and risk mitigation.</li><li>Lead short-term and long-term financial planning aligned to business strategy.</li><li>Evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, acquisitions, artist/content investments and new business initiatives through financial modelling and ROI analysis.</li><li>Develop and track KPIs aligned to revenue streams (catalogue, frontline, licensing, digital, physical, etc.).</li><li>Drive margin improvement initiatives and cost optimization programs.</li></ul>
<p><i>
Financial Planning and analysis</i></p>
<ul><li>Own the annual operating plans and budgets.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate reporting and closures of annual budgeting while maintaining budget ownership with the department and business leaders.</li><li>Work closely with MD and CFO-Finance in driving optimal performance for the business, monitoring budgets and developing financial projections.</li><li>Oversee and advise the month end accounting and monthly forecasts for all associated cost of business.</li></ul>
<p><i>
General Ledger, reporting &amp; Audits</i></p>
<ul><li>Oversee all processes related to compiling and submitting standard notes to financial statements for parent company reporting.</li><li>Oversee all processes related to preparation of executive and external reporting.</li><li>Prepare, review and distribute statutory filings and shareholder reports.</li><li>Govern audit relations, determine controls framework and consistently update tax and statutory audits on emerging changes in business operations.</li><li>Financial dashboard and regular reporting to the management.</li><li>Holding board meetings and do necessary filings in compliance with the local law.</li><li>Cash flow reporting &amp; monitoring.</li><li>Partner with global and regional finance to align with company reporting standards.</li><li>Work closely with Legal to align commercial terms with financial reporting.</li></ul>
<p><i>
Accounts Payable &amp; Taxation</i></p>
<ul><li>Payment processing as per the Authority matrix.</li><li>VAT and other local regulatory Compliance.</li><li>Review and validate tax liability accounts, calculate tax adjustments or provisions, prepare and post tax journal entries.</li><li>Fixed asset accounting.</li><li>Royalty reporting and accounting.</li></ul>
<p><i>
Accounts Receivable</i></p>
<ul><li>Revenue recognition in line with the policy.</li><li>Perform revenue mix and AR analysis, analyze customer balances and AR aging, review potential doubtful receivables and bad debt reserves.</li><li>Review collections worklist, follow-up with customers based on policies and procedures.</li><li>Calculate and record bad debt reserves.</li></ul>
<p><i>
Admin and Office Operations</i></p>
<ul><li>Oversee administrative operations including facilities, vendor management, office compliance, maintenance, service contracts and insurance.</li><li>Lead vendor negotiations to optimize cost structures.</li><li>Ensure contract repository and documentation governance.</li><li>Oversee payroll, employee reimbursements, employee insurance related matter and related compliance.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Who You Are:</b></h2>
<div><i>
Technical/Functional</i></div>
<ul><li>Education Qualification/Background: CPA/ CA/ equivalent finance degree.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Preferred Industry (or specific exposure): Multinational, media, entertainment, content acquisition companies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Relevant Work Experience (years): 10-12 years.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Exposure to M&amp;A transactions, deal structuring and investment analysis preferred.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Knowledge of IFRS and accounting policies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Knowledge of VAT and Dubai local law compliances.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience of working on commercial deals, joint ventures / mergers / acquisitions related commercial and governing roles.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Business &amp; Commercial acumen.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent presentation skills with an ability to translate financial data into clear commercial insights for seniors, including speaking to the trends and major drivers of the activity.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience of handling Audit processes.</li></ul>
<ul><li>JV structuring and partnership modelling.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Public accounting experience a plus.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><i>
Behavioral</i></p>
<ul><li>Collaborative leadership style, build trust across creative and commercial teams, assisting others when required.</li></ul>
<ul><li>High ownership mindset with ability to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Structured, organized and execution driven.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Closure-oriented, multitasking approach and ability to operate in a lean, fast-moving environment.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Discretion in handling confidential information.</li></ul>
<ul><li>High urgency and bias for action, moves fast without sacrificing quality.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What we give you:</b></h2>
<ul><li>You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey.</li></ul>
<ul><li>A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.</li></ul>
<ul><li>We invest in your professional growth &amp; development.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Equal Opportunities</b><br>
<br>
As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music&rsquo;s aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.<br>
<br>
We employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We apply this policy without regard to any individual&rsquo;s sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability.<br>
<br>
<b>Privacy Policy</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Finance Director

Sony Music Global Job Board

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>As the Finance Director, you will act as a key partner to the Managing Director and regional leadership, driving investment decisions across artists, catalog, partnerships, and acquisitions, while ensuring best-in-class financial governance and operational excellence.</p>
<p>
You will be responsible for the overall finance operations, analytics, reporting, budget preparation and M&amp;A execution.</p>
<p>
You will manage and control overall accounting and reporting systems ensuring compliance with local Accounting Policy, Financial regulations and Governing policies.</p><br>
<p></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What you'll do:</b></h2>
<p><i>
Strategic Finance &amp; Business Partnering</i></p>
<ul><li>Act as strategic finance partner to the Managing Director and functional heads, providing financial insights to drive growth, profitability and risk mitigation.</li><li>Lead short-term and long-term financial planning aligned to business strategy.</li><li>Evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, acquisitions, artist/content investments and new business initiatives through financial modelling and ROI analysis.</li><li>Develop and track KPIs aligned to revenue streams (catalogue, frontline, licensing, digital, physical, etc.).</li><li>Drive margin improvement initiatives and cost optimization programs.</li></ul>
<p><i>
Financial Planning and analysis</i></p>
<ul><li>Own the annual operating plans and budgets.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate reporting and closures of annual budgeting while maintaining budget ownership with the department and business leaders.</li><li>Work closely with MD and CFO-Finance in driving optimal performance for the business, monitoring budgets and developing financial projections.</li><li>Oversee and advise the month end accounting and monthly forecasts for all associated cost of business.</li></ul>
<p><i>
General Ledger, reporting &amp; Audits</i></p>
<ul><li>Oversee all processes related to compiling and submitting standard notes to financial statements for parent company reporting.</li><li>Oversee all processes related to preparation of executive and external reporting.</li><li>Prepare, review and distribute statutory filings and shareholder reports.</li><li>Govern audit relations, determine controls framework and consistently update tax and statutory audits on emerging changes in business operations.</li><li>Financial dashboard and regular reporting to the management.</li><li>Holding board meetings and do necessary filings in compliance with the local law.</li><li>Cash flow reporting &amp; monitoring.</li><li>Partner with global and regional finance to align with company reporting standards.</li><li>Work closely with Legal to align commercial terms with financial reporting.</li></ul>
<p><i>
Accounts Payable &amp; Taxation</i></p>
<ul><li>Payment processing as per the Authority matrix.</li><li>VAT and other local regulatory Compliance.</li><li>Review and validate tax liability accounts, calculate tax adjustments or provisions, prepare and post tax journal entries.</li><li>Fixed asset accounting.</li><li>Royalty reporting and accounting.</li></ul>
<p><i>
Accounts Receivable</i></p>
<ul><li>Revenue recognition in line with the policy.</li><li>Perform revenue mix and AR analysis, analyze customer balances and AR aging, review potential doubtful receivables and bad debt reserves.</li><li>Review collections worklist, follow-up with customers based on policies and procedures.</li><li>Calculate and record bad debt reserves.</li></ul>
<p><i>
Admin and Office Operations</i></p>
<ul><li>Oversee administrative operations including facilities, vendor management, office compliance, maintenance, service contracts and insurance.</li><li>Lead vendor negotiations to optimize cost structures.</li><li>Ensure contract repository and documentation governance.</li><li>Oversee payroll, employee reimbursements, employee insurance related matter and related compliance.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Who You Are:</b></h2>
<p><i>
Technical/Functional</i></p>
<ul><li>Education Qualification/Background: CPA/ CA/ equivalent finance degree.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Preferred Industry (or specific exposure): Multinational, media, entertainment, content acquisition companies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Relevant Work Experience (years): 10-12 years.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Exposure to M&amp;A transactions, deal structuring and investment analysis preferred.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Knowledge of IFRS and accounting policies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Knowledge of VAT and Dubai local law compliances.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience of working on commercial deals, joint ventures / mergers / acquisitions related commercial and governing roles.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Business &amp; Commercial acumen.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent presentation skills with an ability to translate financial data into clear commercial insights for seniors, including speaking to the trends and major drivers of the activity.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience of handling Audit processes.</li></ul>
<ul><li>JV structuring and partnership modelling.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Public accounting experience a plus.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><i>
Behavioral</i></p>
<ul><li>Collaborative leadership style, build trust across creative and commercial teams, assisting others when required.</li></ul>
<ul><li>High ownership mindset with ability to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Structured, organized and execution driven.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Closure-oriented, multitasking approach and ability to operate in a lean, fast-moving environment.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Discretion in handling confidential information.</li></ul>
<ul><li>High urgency and bias for action, moves fast without sacrificing quality.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What we give you:</b></h2>
<ul><li>You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey.</li></ul>
<ul><li>A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.</li></ul>
<ul><li>We invest in your professional growth &amp; development.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Equal Opportunities</b><br>
<br>
As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music's aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.<br>
<br>
We employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We apply this policy without regard to any individual's sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability.<br>
<br>
<b>Privacy Policy</b><br>
<br>
Please click here to read our privacy policy before beginning the application process as you will need to agree to the terms of the policy before submitting your information.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

tashkeel

<p>Position: Head of Finance &amp; Strategy</p><p>Reporting To: Founder / Director of Operations &amp; Commercial Strategy<br/>Location: Dubai<br/>Salary: Competitive + performance-based bonus linked to financial targets</p><p>Role Overview</p><p>Tashkeel is seeking a Head of Finance &amp; Strategy to lead financial planning, performance management, and revenue structuring across Tashkeel and Tasmeem Tashkeel.</p><p>This is not a traditional finance role. It is a business-critical position focused on driving financial clarity, accountability, and growth across multiple revenue streams including consultancy, design, production, retail, workshops, exhibitions, and F&amp;B collaborations.</p><p>The role requires a commercially minded individual who can translate numbers into decisions, implement structured financial systems, and ensure that each department operates with clear targets aligned to overall business objectives.</p><p>You will work closely with leadership to build a financially disciplined organization, ensuring that all projects, departments, and initiatives contribute effectively to revenue and profitability targets.</p><p>Core Responsibilities</p><p>1. Financial Strategy &amp; Business Planning</p><ul><li>Define and implement financial strategy across Tashkeel and Tasmeem Tashkeel</li><li>Translate annual revenue goals into clear monthly and departmental targets</li><li>Develop financial models to support decision-making across projects, expansions, and new initiatives</li><li>Advise leadership on profitability, cost structures, and investment decisions</li><li>Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations</li></ul><p>2. Revenue Tracking &amp; Performance Management</p><ul><li>Build and oversee real-time financial tracking systems aligned with Zoho and internal workflows</li><li>Monitor performance across all departments including:</li><li>Consultancy and design projects</li><li>Production and fabrication</li><li>Retail and product sales</li><li>Workshops and programs</li><li>Events and collaborations</li><li>Establish department-level KPIs and ensure accountability</li><li>Conduct regular performance reviews with department heads</li><li>Identify underperforming areas and implement corrective strategies</li></ul><p>3. Budgeting, Forecasting &amp; Reporting</p><ul><li>Lead the development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts</li><li>Track actual performance against forecasts and adjust strategies accordingly</li><li>Deliver clear, structured financial reports to leadership, including:</li><li>Revenue breakdowns</li><li>Profitability per project and department</li><li>Cash flow analysis</li><li>Ensure all financial data is accurate, timely, and actionable</li></ul><p>4. Project Profitability &amp; Cost Control</p><p>Work closely with the Director of Operations &amp; Commercial Strategy, Project Manager, and Tasmeem Tashkeel design team to:</p><ul><li>Evaluate project budgets before approval</li><li>Track project profitability in real time</li><li>Ensure pricing reflects actual costs and required margins</li><li>Align commercial strategy with operational execution across all projects</li></ul><p>Implement systems to ensure:</p><ul><li>No project proceeds without full financial clarity</li><li>Margins are protected, monitored, and improved over time</li><li>Cost structures are transparent across materials, production, staffing, and external suppliers</li></ul><p>Analyze and continuously optimize cost efficiency while maintaining quality and delivery standards across Tashkeel and Tasmeem Tashkeel outputs.</p><p>5. Departmental Target Setting &amp; Accountability</p><ul><li>Define financial targets per department and revenue stream</li><li>Align targets with business objectives and team capacity</li><li>Create a culture of financial ownership across teams</li><li>Support department heads in understanding and improving their financial performance</li><li>Work closely with Business Development and Marketing teams to align sales targets with financial goals</li></ul><p>6. Systems &amp; Process Implementation</p><ul><li>Optimize the use of Zoho to ensure all projects and financial data are properly tracked</li><li>Ensure every project is logged, monitored, and financially evaluated</li><li>Implement structured workflows linking:</li><li>Project initiation &rarr; budgeting &rarr; execution &rarr; profitability review</li><li>Establish standard financial procedures across the organization</li></ul><p>7. Cross-Functional Collaboration</p><ul><li>Work closely with:</li><li>General Manager</li><li>Director of Operations &amp; Commercial Strategy</li><li>Project Manager</li><li>Business Development team</li><li>Marketing team</li><li>Accounts team</li><li>Ensure all departments are aligned with financial objectives and performance expectations</li></ul><p>Qualifications &amp; Experience</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master&rsquo;s or MBA preferred)</li><li>8&ndash;12 years of experience in finance, strategy, or commercial roles</li><li>Experience in multi-revenue stream businesses such as:</li><li>Creative consultancies</li><li>Design studios</li><li>Hospitality groups</li><li>Proven experience in financial planning, business performance management, and forecasting</li><li>Strong understanding of the UAE business environment</li></ul><p>Key Skills</p><ul><li>Strong commercial and strategic thinking</li><li>Ability to translate financial data into business decisions</li><li>Advanced financial modeling and forecasting</li><li>High level of organization and attention to detail</li><li>Strong communication skills across creative and operational teams</li><li>Ability to build and implement systems, not just manage them</li></ul><p>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</p><ul><li>Achievement of overall monthly and annual revenue targets</li><li>Accuracy and effectiveness of financial forecasting</li><li>Improvement in project and departmental profitability</li><li>Implementation and adoption of financial tracking systems (Zoho)</li><li>Reduction of inefficiencies and cost leakages</li><li>Clarity, consistency, and usability of financial reporting</li></ul><p>Pay: AED12,000.00 - AED18,000.00 per month</p><p>Ability to commute/relocate:</p><ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Financial Manager: 5 years (Required)</li><li>Financial Advisor: 3 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Language:</p><ul><li>English (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Head of Finance & Strategy

CMC Markets

<p></p><div><p>CMC Markets is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to lead and manage the Finance function for the Middle East. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring robust financial management, planning, compliance, and the continued modernisation of finance operations, while acting as a trusted business partner to the Executive team.</p><p></p><p>
You will play a pivotal role in supporting growth, shaping strategic decision-making, and strengthening financial governance within a complex, regulated financial services environment.</p><p></p><p><b>
Business Partnering &amp; Strategy</b></p><ul><li>
Provide financial insight and recommendations to support strategic initiatives, projects, and programmes that drive growth and maximise business impact.</li><li>
Set, monitor, and challenge financial and non-financial performance targets across operational and strategic activities.</li><li>
Lead finance oversight for key projects, including new product initiatives, strategic partnerships, and M&amp;A activity.</li><li>
Partner closely with senior leaders and the Executive to support business development through robust financial modelling and analysis.</li><li>
Build strong relationships across the Group, including with the Board and Executive Committee, ensuring Finance is central to decision-making.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Financial Management, Risk &amp; Control</b></p><ul><li>
Ensure strong financial management, control, and governance across the business.</li><li>
Lead delivery of the year-end audit and half-year review, acting as the primary interface with external auditors.</li><li>
Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and support audit deliverables.</li><li>
Take responsibility for procurement, vendor management, and outsourcing arrangements.</li><li>
Work closely with HR, Tax, Treasury, and Prudential Regulation teams to ensure accurate payroll, tax compliance, effective treasury management, and regulatory reporting.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Experience</b></p><ul><li>
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or Equivalent) with <b>10+ years post-qualified experience</b>.</li><li>
Significant senior finance leadership experience within <b>financial services</b>.</li><li>
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge at Executive level.</li><li>
Strategic, analytical, and innovative thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capability.</li><li>
High level of personal drive, accountability, and motivation to deliver results through others</li></ul></div>

Head of Finance

InZone

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  We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Finance to lead our financial function, ensuring excellence in financial operations, reporting, budgeting, and compliance. The ideal professional will drive financial planning, oversee risk management, and provide data-driven insights to guide key business decisions and support long-term growth.
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   Oversee the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
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   Lead the company&rsquo;s budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
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   Monitor financial performance, conduct variance analysis, and drive actionable recommendations for improvement.
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   Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, tax requirements, and internal financial policies.
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   Lead external and internal audits, and manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
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   Oversee cash flow management, working capital efficiency, and all banking and treasury activities.
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   Assess investment opportunities, financial risks, and cost-optimization strategies to support business growth.
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   Strengthen financial controls, enhance governance frameworks, and improve accounting processes.
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   Provide leadership and direction to the finance team, ensuring high standards of accuracy, accountability, and timely reporting.
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   Support strategic initiatives by developing financial models, business cases, and data-driven insights.
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA/CMA/MBA preferred).
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   Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
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   Strong understanding of budgeting, financial strategies, accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
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   Proficiency in MS Office and financial software(e.g., Zoho and QuickBooks).
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KEO International Consultants

<div>Overview:
<div>
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments.</div><div></div><div><br>
For over 60 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2025 WA100 Survey.</div><div></div><div><br>
We invite you to join us. Why?</div><div></div><div><br>
When you join KEO, you&rsquo;ll discover more than just a job &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits, you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.</div><div></div><div><br>
Our newest opportunity is for a talented <b>Director &ndash; Sustainable Finance Advisory</b> to join our award-winning team based in<b> </b><b>Dubai, UAE.</b></div><br>
<div></div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
The Director, Sustainable Finance Advisory, is accountable for establishing and growing KEO&rsquo;s green and sustainable finance advisory service line across the GCC and Europe. The role leads mandate origination, client engagement, and service delivery across sustainable finance frameworks, climate risk, and regulatory transition services. This is a revenue-generating, client-facing position with full commercial accountability for the service line from day one, bring deep technical expertise and established market relationships in sustainable finance, having led or operated within ESG or sustainable finance functions at a bank, development finance institution, or leading consultancy. The individual is recognised in the GCC market, operates with commercial independence, and can originate and close mandates without hand-holding. This role is the commercial engine of the service line and is critical to achieving annual targets.</div><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
Originate, pitch, and close sustainable finance mandates independently across the GCC and European markets. Take full commercial accountability for annual revenue targets .</li><li>
Develop and deliver sustainable finance frameworks (green bonds, social bonds, sustainability-linked loans), PRB roadmaps, GRESB advisory, climate risk diagnostics, net-zero transition plans, and EU Taxonomy/CSRD advisory for banks, developers, and asset owners.'s full service offerings to the market and coordinate and cooperate with other Divisional Leaders to ensure services that are unique to the Sustainability division are proactively offered to all markets.
</li><li>Build and maintain senior client relationships with banks, DFIs, real estate developers, and infrastructure owners across the GCC and Europe. Leverage existing network to accelerate mandate pipeline.</li><li>
Work closely with Advisory/ESG teams and Director, Sustainability to ensure service line integration, business development and joint bidding across KEO&rsquo;s wider sustainability practice.
</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of GCC and European regulatory developments (CBUAE Sustainable Finance Framework, UAE SCA, Saudi CMA ESG rules, EU Taxonomy, SFDR, CSRD) and translate these into actionable advisory propositions and client content.</li><li>
Manage and mentor the Departmental staff. Define workflow, quality standards, and delivery processes for the team.</li><li>
Report monthly to MD and Director, Sustainability on pipeline, mandate status, revenue tracking, and market intelligence.</li><li>
Embrace, display and promote KEO values and contribute to the wider Sustainability &amp; Environment division&rsquo;s culture and standards.</li><li>
Achieve annual revenue targets and maintain strong pipeline for sustainable revenue and client retention.</li><li>
Ensure all client engagements are documented, scoped, and managed to KEO quality standards, including sub-consultant coordination where required.</li><li>
Work with KEO&rsquo;s Executive and Divisional leadership to integrate sustainable finance advisory into cross-practice bids and client proposals.</li><li>
May perform other duties.</li><li>
Plan workload and ensure adequate utilization across the team. Prepares and delivers performance appraisals. Identifies training needs and supports professional development. Works with HR on team growth as the service line scales.</li></ul><div>
Deep technical knowledge of sustainable finance instruments and frameworks (green bonds, SLLs, PRB, GRESB, TCFD/ISSB, IFRS S1/S2, EU Taxonomy, SFDR, CSRD, SBTi). Commercial acumen and ability to originate, structure, and close advisory mandates independently. Excellent client-facing and presentation skills; credible at C-suite and board level. Established network within GCC banking, real estate, and infrastructure sectors. Strong written communication skills &mdash; able to produce compelling proposals, frameworks, and client deliverables.</div><div><br>
</div>Qualifications:
<div>
To be successful in this position, you will be professionally qualified with<b> 15 or more years</b> of experience in the field with progressive levels of responsibility.</div><div>
in sustainable finance, ESG advisory, or a closely related field within financial services or capital markets advisory. Demonstrable experience leading or operating within a sustainable finance or ESG function at a bank, DFI, or Tier 1 consultancy. Track record of structuring and delivering green bonds, SLLs, sustainability frameworks, or equivalent instruments for financial institutions or corporate clients. GCC market experience and established client relationships are essential. European market knowledge is a strong advantage.</div><div></div><div><br>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with ESG data platforms (MSCI, Bloomberg ESG, Sustainalytics) is an advantage.</div><div></div><p><br>
KEO&rsquo;s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its contribution to client success wherever we work.</p><p>
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.</p></div>

Director - Sustainable Finance Advisory

Hex Trust

<div>About Hex Trust<p>
Hex Trust is a fully-licensed digital asset financial institution building the infrastructure institutions use to operate in crypto. Custody, staking, capital markets, investment solutions, payments, fiat ramping, financing, and tokenization &mdash; all on one regulated platform.</p><p>
Founded in 2018, we&rsquo;re licensed across multiple jurisdictions (HK, SG, Dubai, SVG). As institutional capital moves into crypto and the RWA and payments narratives accelerate, we&rsquo;re one of the few players who can serve institutions as a fully-regulated, one-stop-shop partner. We serve 600+ institutional clients globally: funds, family offices, banks, foundations, token issuers, payment firms, OTC desks, and corporates.</p><p>
We&rsquo;re well-capitalized, growing consistently, and built on a sustainable model. We operate 24/7 from hubs in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, and Vietnam.</p><p>
You&rsquo;ll work alongside a senior commercial team, own real institutional relationships, and get exposure to the most active parts of the market. We&rsquo;re scaling fast. If you want to sell into the institutional side of crypto at a firm that&rsquo;s actually licensed to do it, this is the place.</p>
Position Summary<p><b><i>
This is a senior originator seat owning Hex Trust&rsquo;s institutional financing book. You will scale our lending book by sourcing both sides of the market: institutional borrowers (funds, market makers, prop desks, treasuries, corporates) and lenders (family offices, HNW, balance sheets, and institutional liquidity providers) and structuring the trades that connect them.</i></b></p><p>
The role is P&amp;L-accountable from day one: origination, structuring, pricing, and ongoing counterparty coverage. You will own the financing book end-to-end and work hand-in-hand with risk, legal, and product to build a scalable, capital-efficient lending business across digital assets.</p><p>
We expect the person in this seat to grow the desk into a meaningful contributor to Hex Trust&rsquo;s revenue mix and, over time, to build and lead a financing team underneath them.</p>
Duties &amp; Responsibilities<ul><li>
Originate and execute institutional crypto lending, borrowing, and financing transactions &mdash; collateralized loans, margin financing, repo-style structures, basis and yield-enhancement trades.</li><li>
Build and scale the lending book: grow assets under loan, optimise utilisation, and expand the spread Hex Trust earns across the financing stack.</li><li>
Develop and own borrower relationships across hedge funds, market makers, OTC desks, prop trading firms, miners, and corporate treasuries.</li><li>
Work closely with the institutional sales team to strengthen relationships with existing clients and push/cross-sell financing products.</li><li>
Structure, price, and negotiate commercial and credit terms in partnership with risk, credit, treasury, and legal; own term sheets through to execution.</li><li>
Partner with risk and operations on counterparty onboarding, margining frameworks, collateral management, and exposure monitoring.</li><li>
Maintain financing pipeline hygiene and HubSpot CRM accuracy; produce weekly pipeline, activity, and revenue reporting for management within Hex Trust.</li><li>
Represent Hex Trust at industry conferences, client events, and on panels; act as a public face of the Hex Trust team</li></ul><br>
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Requirements</b><br>
<ul><li>
Minimum 7&ndash;10 years of relevant experience in institutional financing, securities lending, prime brokerage, repo, or crypto lending &mdash; at a bank, broker-dealer, prime broker, or crypto-native lender. <b>Proven track record originating and growing a lending book is required.</b></li><li>
Existing network of institutional borrowers and lenders that can be activated from day one.</li><li>
Deep understanding of collateralized lending mechanics: LTVs, margining, haircuts, liquidation, rehypothecation, tri-party structures, and credit risk &mdash; including hands-on familiarity with risk/collateral dashboards such as Haruko.</li><li>
Strong commercial and structuring instincts; able to price risk, negotiate term sheets, and close complex transactions.</li><li>
Credit-aware and risk-disciplined; comfortable working closely with risk, and legal on borrowing/lending decisions.</li><li>
Crypto-native, or a TradFi financing professional with a demonstrated bridge into digital assets. Comfortable discussing custody, collateral segregation, on-chain settlement, and stablecoin mechanics.</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication in English. <b>Fluency in Mandarin is a strong plus</b></li><li>
Highly comfortable with AI tools (Claude or similar) and modern workflows; uses them to move faster on origination and analysis.</li><li>
Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai onsite or 100% remote; full-time position.</li></ul><br>
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Benefits</b><p><br>
As one of the leading Web3 innovators, <b>Hex Trust </b>offers a front-row seat in the ever-changing blockchain &amp; crypto industry. We genuinely believe that people are our greatest asset, and invest heavily so they&rsquo;re best prepared to support our mission to unlock ownership in decentralized markets! You will be joining a company that is always committed to creating a supportive &amp; inclusive environment that promotes personal and professional growth that furthers your success and drives innovation, collaboration, and passion in the blockchain space.</p><p></p><p>
At Hex Trust, we are proud of our <b>H.E.X. </b>culture:</p><ul>
<li>Heart</li>
<li>Empowerment</li>
<li>Xcellence</li>
</ul><p></p><p>Join us at Hex Trust and not only can you look forward to working with blockchain professionals to build the decentralized future, but also:</p><ul>
<li>Competitive Salaries &amp; Bonuses</li>
<li>Generous Amounts of Paid Time Off (incl. leave for Birthdays, Work Anniversary, and Mental Health etc.)</li>
<li>Access to Corporate Discounts and exclusive Employer Perks</li>
<li>Medical &amp; Retirement Plans</li>
<li>Professional Learning and Development Opportunities</li>
<li>Elevate your work using cutting-edge technology</li>
<li>Fun &amp; friendly office spaces in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and Vietnam</li>
<li>Regular company &amp; social events</li>
</ul><p></p><p><i>Hex Trust is an equal-opportunity employer devoted to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.</i></p></div>

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