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Parrot Analytics

<div>
 <strong>
  About Parrot Analytics
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Parrot Analytics is the global authority on media and entertainment intelligence, providing the strategic decision support that the world's leading studios, producers, streamers, investors, and government bodies rely on to de-risk content investment and maximize returns.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Trusted across the full media economy &mdash; from studios and streaming platforms to film funds, sports leagues, and government bodies &mdash; Parrot Analytics informs capital allocation, acquisitions, programming strategy, and IP valuation at the highest levels of the industry.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 By measuring the demand and preferences of more than 2 billion audiences worldwide, Parrot Analytics' AI platform quantifies the value of content, talent, franchises, and sports rights &mdash; enabling partners to forecast revenue, assess risk, optimize portfolio strategy, and drive more predictable success.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  About The Role
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 The global entertainment industry invests hundreds of billions of dollars into film and television content every year. Yet investment decisions are still largely made using fragmented market signals, limited financial modelling, and incomplete audience insight.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Parrot Analytics
 </strong>
 is building a new analytical layer for the industry &mdash; combining the world's largest dataset on global audience demand with structured financial modelling to help studios, investors, and funds make more disciplined content investment decisions.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 We are seeking a
 <strong>
  Senior Investment Analyst
 </strong>
 to lead the development of financial models used to evaluate film and television projects. This role sits at the intersection of entertainment economics, investment analysis, and data science, translating audience demand signals, project budgets, and distribution assumptions into structured financial forecasts and investment insights.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 The successful candidate will play a key role in helping investors understand the risk and return profile of content investments before capital is committed.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Build Investment Models for Film &amp; Television Projects
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Develop sophisticated financial models that evaluate the commercial performance of film and television projects across multiple distribution windows
  </li>
  <li>
   Models will incorporate production budgets and cost structures, financing structures and investor positions, distribution revenue streams across global markets and investor return scenarios and capital recovery timelines
  </li>
  <li>
   Revenue modelling will consider multiple distribution pathways including theatrical, SVOD, AVOD, FAST, Pay TV, and international licensing
  </li>
  <li>
   Leverage Parrot Analytics' global dataset on audience demand and content valuation to inform revenue assumptions within financial models
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop structured approaches to translating audience demand signals and valuation into realistic commercial scenarios, benchmarking projects against comparable titles across genres, markets, and platforms
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Quantify Investment Risk
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Evaluate projects through structured scenario modelling that assesses downside risk and capital exposure, break-even performance thresholds and investor return scenarios under different market conditions
  </li>
  <li>
   Conduct sensitivity analysis across key variables including budget changes, distribution outcomes, and shifts in audience demand
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Support Investment Decision-Making
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Produce financial analyses used by funds, studios, and investors evaluating content opportunities
  </li>
  <li>
   Translate complex financial models into clear insights that help decision-makers understand the economic implications of project budgets, distribution strategies, and market positioning
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Develop Industry-Leading Modelling Frameworks
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Help design the financial modelling frameworks used to evaluate film and television investments using Parrot Analytics' data
  </li>
  <li>
   The goal is to build repeatable analytical tools that allow projects to be evaluated with institutional investment discipline, enabling more structured decision-making across the industry
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Requirements
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Your experience
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 5-10+ years of experience in roles that require strong financial modelling and investment analysis in the following environments:
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   film or television investment funds
  </li>
  <li>
   studio finance or content strategy teams
  </li>
  <li>
   media-focused investment banking or private equity
  </li>
  <li>
   entertainment strategy consulting
  </li>
  <li>
   corporate finance roles within media or technology companies
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Direct experience working with film finance structures, production budgets, or distribution economics is required.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  The Skills You Bring
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Advanced financial modelling - Ability to build complex Excel models from scratch incorporating scenario analysis, sensitivity modelling, and structured investment return frameworks.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Investment analysis mindset - Strong ability to evaluate opportunities through structured risk and return analysis.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Data-driven thinking - Comfortable integrating external datasets and quantitative signals into financial forecasts and commercial assumptions.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Intellectual curiosity - A genuine interest in understanding how film and television projects generate economic value.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Communication - Ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear insights for non-technical decision-makers. Ideally fluent in Arabic to service regional clients.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Who Will Thrive In This Role
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 This role is best suited to individuals who:
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   enjoy building deep, structured financial models
  </li>
  <li>
   are naturally curious about the economics of media and entertainment
  </li>
  <li>
   think rigorously about downside risk as well as upside potential
  </li>
  <li>
   enjoy turning messy real-world information into structured analysis
  </li>
  <li>
   are excited about building new analytical frameworks for an industry
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Benefits
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Be Part of a Founding Team: Join a pivotal, early team member group supporting our newly established HQ in Qatar, with the opportunity to help shape its direction and impact from the ground up.
  </li>
  <li>
   Global &amp; Distributed by Design: Work as part of a globally distributed team, collaborating across timezones while contributing to high-impact, international projects.
  </li>
  <li>
   Flexible Ways of Working: Operate in a flexible environment that supports autonomy while enabling seamless collaboration across teams and regions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborative &amp; Transparent Culture: Be part of a team that values openness, knowledge-sharing, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
  </li>
  <li>
   Purpose-Driven Work: Join a team of problem solvers who care deeply about delivering meaningful insights and real value to clients.
  </li>
  <li>
   Stay Connected Globally: Take part in monthly virtual all-hands sessions to celebrate wins, share updates, and stay aligned on company goals and strategy
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Senior Investment Analyst - Film Funds

<div>About Parrot Analytics<p>
Parrot Analytics is the global authority on media and entertainment intelligence, providing the strategic decision support that the world&rsquo;s leading studios, producers, streamers, investors, and government bodies rely on to de-risk content investment and maximize returns.</p><p>
Trusted across the full media economy &mdash; from studios and streaming platforms to film funds, sports leagues, and government bodies &mdash; Parrot Analytics informs capital allocation, acquisitions, programming strategy, and IP valuation at the highest levels of the industry.</p><p>
By measuring the demand and preferences of more than 2 billion audiences worldwide, Parrot Analytics&rsquo; AI platform quantifies the value of content, talent, franchises, and sports rights &mdash; enabling partners to forecast revenue, assess risk, optimize portfolio strategy, and drive more predictable success.</p><b><br>
About the Role</b><p>
The global entertainment industry invests hundreds of billions of dollars into film and television content every year. Yet investment decisions are still largely made using fragmented market signals, limited financial modelling, and incomplete audience insight.</p><p><b>
Parrot Analytics</b> is building a new analytical layer for the industry &mdash; combining the world&rsquo;s largest dataset on global audience demand with structured financial modelling to help studios, investors, and funds make more disciplined content investment decisions.</p><p>
We are seeking a <b>Senior Investment Analyst</b> to lead the development of financial models used to evaluate film and television projects. This role sits at the intersection of entertainment economics, investment analysis, and data science, translating audience demand signals, project budgets, and distribution assumptions into structured financial forecasts and investment insights.</p><p>
The successful candidate will play a key role in helping investors understand the risk and return profile of content investments before capital is committed.</p><p></p><p><b>
Build Investment Models for Film &amp; Television Projects</b></p><ul><li>
Develop sophisticated financial models that evaluate the commercial performance of film and television projects across multiple distribution windows.</li><li>
Models will incorporate production budgets and cost structures, financing structures and investor positions, distribution revenue streams across global markets and investor return scenarios and capital recovery timelines.</li><li>
Revenue modelling will consider multiple distribution pathways including theatrical, SVOD, AVOD, FAST, Pay TV, and international licensing.</li><li>
Leverage Parrot Analytics&rsquo; global dataset on audience demand and content valuation to inform revenue assumptions within financial models.</li><li>
Develop structured approaches to translating audience demand signals and valuation into realistic commercial scenarios, benchmarking projects against comparable titles across genres, markets, and platforms.</li></ul><p><b>
Quantify Investment Risk</b></p><ul><li>
Evaluate projects through structured scenario modelling that assesses downside risk and capital exposure, break-even performance thresholds and investor return scenarios under different market conditions</li><li>
Conduct sensitivity analysis across key variables including budget changes, distribution outcomes, and shifts in audience demand.</li></ul><p><b>
Support Investment Decision-Making</b></p><ul><li>
Produce financial analyses used by funds, studios, and investors evaluating content opportunities.</li><li>
Translate complex financial models into clear insights that help decision-makers understand the economic implications of project budgets, distribution strategies, and market positioning.</li></ul><p><b>
Develop Industry-Leading Modelling Frameworks</b></p><ul><li>
Help design the financial modelling frameworks used to evaluate film and television investments using Parrot Analytics&rsquo; data.</li><li>
The goal is to build repeatable analytical tools that allow projects to be evaluated with institutional investment discipline, enabling more structured decision-making across the industry.</li></ul><br>
<b>
Requirements</b><br>
<br>
Your experience<p>
5&ndash;10+ years of experience in roles that require strong financial modelling and investment analysis in the following environments:</p><ul><li>
film or television investment funds</li><li>
studio finance or content strategy teams</li><li>
media-focused investment banking or private equity</li><li>
entertainment strategy consulting</li><li>
corporate finance roles within media or technology companies</li></ul><p><br>
Direct experience working with film finance structures, production budgets, or distribution economics is required.</p><p></p>
The skills you bring<p>
Advanced financial modelling - Ability to build complex Excel models from scratch incorporating scenario analysis, sensitivity modelling, and structured investment return frameworks.</p><p>
Investment analysis mindset - Strong ability to evaluate opportunities through structured risk and return analysis.</p><p>
Data-driven thinking - Comfortable integrating external datasets and quantitative signals into financial forecasts and commercial assumptions.</p><p>
Intellectual curiosity - A genuine interest in understanding how film and television projects generate economic value.</p><p>
Communication - Ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear insights for non-technical decision-makers. Ideally fluent in Arabic to service regional clients.</p><p></p>
Who Will Thrive in This Role<p>
This role is best suited to individuals who:</p><ul><li>
enjoy building deep, structured financial models</li><li>
are naturally curious about the economics of media and entertainment</li><li>
think rigorously about downside risk as well as upside potential</li><li>
enjoy turning messy real-world information into structured analysis</li><li>
are excited about building new analytical frameworks for an industry</li></ul><br>
<b>
Benefits</b><p></p><ul><li><b><br>
Be Part of a Founding Team</b>: Join a pivotal, early team member group supporting our newly established HQ in Qatar, with the opportunity to help shape its direction and impact from the ground up.
</li><li><b>Global &amp; Distributed by Design</b>: Work as part of a globally distributed team, collaborating across timezones while contributing to high-impact, international projects.
</li><li><b>Flexible Ways of Working</b>: Operate in a flexible environment that supports autonomy while enabling seamless collaboration across teams and regions.
</li><li><b>Collaborative &amp; Transparent Culture</b>: Be part of a team that values openness, knowledge-sharing, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
</li><li><b>Purpose-Driven Work</b>: Join a team of problem solvers who care deeply about delivering meaningful insights and real value to clients.
</li><li><b>Stay Connected Globally</b>: Take part in monthly virtual all-hands sessions to celebrate wins, share updates, and stay aligned on company goals and strategy.</li></ul></div><p></p>

Luxoft

<div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Project description
</b></h5><p>We are hiring in the Middle East. There are many projects and opportunities in the region. Our team consists of frontend and backend developers, data analysts and data scientists, architects, analysts and project managers.
</p></div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Responsibilities</b></h5>
<div><div><p>Develop and maintain scalable solutions using Python, PySpark, and SQL.
</p></div><div><p>Design and implement data pipelines (ingestion, transformation, modelling, data quality checks, automation).
</p></div><div><p>Build and integrate APIs (REST, SOAP, gRPC), including authentication and authorization.
</p></div><div><p>Contribute to application architecture design, applying best practices and design patterns.
</p></div><div><p>Implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) and ensure high code quality.
</p></div><div><p>Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.
</p></div><div><p>Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and data platforms such as Databricks and Palantir Foundry.
</p></div><div><p>Develop UI components and dashboards using Dash, JavaScript, and React.
</p></div><div><p>Integrate with market data and investment platforms.
</p></div><div><p>Support quantitative models and analytics (Monte Carlo simulations, pricing, risk, factor modelling).
</p></div><div><p>Contribute to portfolio management processes (asset allocation, rebalancing, attribution).
</p></div><div><p>Analyze complex datasets and deliver actionable insights for business and investment decisions.
</p></div><div><p>Gather and challenge business requirements, define solutions, and report on delivery progress.
</p></div><div><p>Collaborate within Agile teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
</p></div><div><p>Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, proposing improvements.
</p></div><div><p>Balance short-term deliverables with long-term architectural goals.
</p></div></div></div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Skills</b></h5>
<p>Must have
</p><div><div><p>Python (Advanced), PySpark (Medium), SQL (Advanced)
</p></div><div><p>Dash (Python framework), JavaScript (Medium), React (Preferred), OpenFin / FTC3 (Preferred)
</p></div><div><p>Azure (Preferred), AWS (Medium)
</p></div><div><p>DataBricks (Preferred), Palantir Foundry (Medium)
</p></div><div><p>Test-driven Development (Advanced), CICD (Medium), DevOps (Advanced)
</p></div><div><p>Application Architecture design and development (Design patterns etc)
</p></div><div><p>Data Engineering (Ingestion, Curation, Modelling, Automation, Data Quality Checks) (Preferred)
</p></div><div><p>APIs (patterns, authorization, SOAP, REST, GRPC) (Advanced)
</p></div><div><p>Data Science (Preferred)
</p></div><div><p>Understand and provide insights on emerging industry trends.
</p></div><div><p>Domain Knowledge
</p></div><div><p>Knowledge / experience in financial markets and alternative asset classes (Hedge Funds)
</p></div><div><p>Knowledge / experience in end-to-end portfolio management (asset allocation, portfolio construction, rebalancing, implementation, attribution)
</p></div><div><p>Experience with sourcing data from, and integrating with, core investment and/or market data platforms
</p></div><div><p>Knowledge / experience with Quant processes (Monte Carlo simulation, pricing engines, optimization techniques, factor modelling, risk)
</p></div></div><p>Nice to have
</p><div><div><p>Ability to gather requirements, challenge, define structure and report upon status of deliverables.
</p></div><div><p>Strong collaboration and team culture, working in Agile delivery.
</p></div><div><p>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to effectively resolve issues in a timely manner.
</p></div><div><p>Excellent interpersonal skills, including collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation.
</p></div><div><p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
</p></div><div><p>Ability to balance the long-term (&quot;big picture&quot;) and short-term implications of individual decisions.
</p></div></div></div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Other</b></h5>
<div><div><div><p>Languages</p>
<p>English: C1 Advanced
</p></div></div><div><div><p>Seniority</p>
<p>Senior</p></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><div><div><p>Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
</p></div><p>Req. VR-122404
</p></div><div></div><div><div><p>Python
</p></div><div><p>BCM Industry</p>
</div><div><p>07/05/2026
</p></div><div><p>Req. VR-122404</p></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Quant Software Developer

bankfab

<div><div>Job Description</div>
<div>
<div><b>JOB PURPOSE:
</b></div><ul><li>Act as the operational backbone of investment processes by <b>managing post-trade activities </b>, <b>fund accounting oversight </b>, and <b>client reporting
</b></li><li><b>Maintain data accuracy </b>and <b>operational integrity </b>across investment products (funds and DPM)
</li><li><b>Ensure timely and compliant execution </b>of fund administration processes, trading restrictions, corporate actions, reconciliations, and reporting
</li><li>Liaise with <b>external providers </b>(e.g., custodians, fund accountants, registrars, brokers) <b>and internal teams </b>(investment, compliance, finance) to enable seamless portfolio operations
</li><li><b>Live </b>and <b>demonstrate </b>the <b>FAB AM values
</b></li><li><b>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
</b></li><li>Act as the operational backbone of investment processes by <b>managing post-trade activities </b>, <b>fund accounting oversight </b>, and <b>client reporting
</b></li><li>Maintain <b>data accuracy </b>and <b>operational integrity </b>across investment products (funds and DPM)
</li><li>Ensure <b>timely and compliant execution </b>of fund administration processes, trading restrictions, corporate actions, reconciliations, and reporting
</li><li>Liaise with <b>external providers </b>(e.g., custodians, fund accountants, registrars, brokers) <b>and internal teams </b>(investment, compliance, finance) to enable seamless portfolio operations
</li><li><b>Live </b>and <b>demonstrate </b>the <b>FAB AM values
</b></li><li>Ensure data accuracy, system updates, and <b>integrity of records </b>across post-trade and middle office systems
</li><li>Support regulatory and financial reporting through <b>data gathering and formatting for compliance and finance teams
</b></li><li>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
</li><li>Continuously <b>monitor and improve operational processes </b>, including automation, manual workaround reduction, and governance adherence
</li><li>Maintain <b>full documentation of workflows </b>, exception processes, and control points to support oversight and scalability<br>
</li></ul><div></div><div><b>QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE:
</b></div><ul><li>Fund/DPM accounting
</li><li>Post-trade processing
</li><li>Trading restriction implementation
</li><li>Trade execution
</li><li>Third party coordination (e.g., broker, custodian)
</li><li>Client reporting
</li><li>Tax &amp; fee processing
</li><li>10-15 Years of Experience</li></ul></div></div><div></div>
<br><div><div>Responsibilities</div></div><div></div>
<br><div><div>Qualifications</div></div><div></div>
<br><div><div>About Us</div>
<div><div><b>About Us:<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div>First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div><b>Life at FAB:<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div>Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to &quot;Grow Stronger.&quot; We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world-class organization<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div><b>Career Development:<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div>FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash the best in you. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div><b>Our Values:<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div>At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions. We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globaly that rewards your hard work and dedication.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.</div></div></div><div></div>

VP, Head of Middle and Back Office

Citco

<div><div><p><b>About Citco:
</b></p><p>The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we&rsquo;ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we&rsquo;ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.
</p><p><b>About the Team &amp; Business Line:
</b></p><p>Fund Administration is Citco&rsquo;s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry&rsquo;s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.</p></div></div>
<br><div><p><b>Your Role:
</b></p><ul><li>Working within a new office environment, you will help to execute a robust training program for new staff.
</li><li>Work closely with the Client Integration team and operations teams in the onboarding of a large, complex strategic client
</li><li>Work directly with key functional teams, located both onshore and offshore, to ensure optimal client delivery.
</li><li>Manage a team of fund accountants by providing ongoing training and support to ensure team/individual goals/objectives are met.
</li><li>Provide on-going coaching and feedback to team.
</li><li>Ensure employees are engaged, motivated and developed to maintain high quality work that proactively exceeds client expectations.
</li><li>Through excellent problem solving skills, you will continually seek to improve the quality and productivity of internal processes and controls
</li><li>Participate in performance management conversations.
</li><li>Prepare a monthly reporting package for your clients.
</li><li>Review monthly financial statements and reconciliation packages prepared by the staff.
</li><li>Act as a liaison with the client on matters relating to the preparation of the monthly reporting package.
</li><li>Applies strong business knowledge and technical expertise to develop and recommend solutions to complex problems.
</li><li>Review daily/monthly operational/control reporting.
</li><li>Assist with ad hoc projects.
</li><li>Prepare responses to the client on any number of issues and queries which they are requesting from time to time.
</li><li>Review administrative/accounting procedures and recommend solutions in order to work towards a more efficient NAV production process.
</li><li>Participate in strategic departmental and corporate initiatives.</li></ul></div>
<br><div><p><b>About You:
</b></p><ul><li>University degree in accounting, finance, economics; or professional accounting designation (CGA, CMA, CA, CPA, CFA)
</li><li>Experience in financial services industry, particularly with hedge funds and/or investment companies
</li><li>Extensive Supervisory and Managerial experience
</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills
</li><li>Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Outlook Demonstrated financial reporting / analytical / organizational skills
</li><li>Proven ability to work in a challenging, professional and deadline driven work environment.
</li><li>Experience in Fund of Fund structures, preferably with exposure to private equity and hedge fund investments
</li><li>Strong understanding of the transaction and investment cycle of private equity funds
</li></ul><p><b>Our Benefits
</b></p><p>Your wellbeing is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.
</p><p>We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.
</p><p>Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.</p></div>

Assitant Vice President | Abu Dhabi

Emirates Investment Authority

<div><p><b>Purpose</b></p><ul><li>
The Investment Operations Manager is responsible for managing key components of the investment operations function, ensuring effective execution, strong risk controls, and operational efficiency across the full investment lifecycle across assets.</li><li>
The role oversees operational processes, supports governance, manages complex workflows, and contributes to processing efficiency and transformation initiatives aligned with EIA&rsquo;s operating model.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Strategic Responsibilities</b></p><p></p><ul><li>
Support the implementation of the Investment Operations strategy and operating model.
</li><li>Drive process standardization, efficiency, and control enhancements.
</li><li>Contribute to digital transformation, automation, and system improvements.</li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>Core Responsibilities</b></p><p></p><p><b>
1. Operations Oversight &amp; Execution</b></p><ul><li>
Oversee and manage the end-to-end investment operations lifecycle, including:
</li><li><ul><li>Trade capture and validation
</li><li>Trade confirmation and matching
</li><li>Clearing and settlement (DVP/RVP, FOP, CCP-cleared)
</li><li>Cash and position reconciliations (custodian vs internal records)
</li><li>Corporate actions processing (mandatory and voluntary events)
</li><li>Investment data management and reporting
</li></ul></li><li>Maintain a strong working knowledge of financial products, including:
</li><li><ul><li>Public markets instruments: equities (listed and OTC), fixed income (government, corporate, structured notes), ETFs
</li><li>Derivatives: futures, options, swaps (IRS, CDS), FX derivatives (forwards, swaps), margining and collateral management
</li><li>Private markets: private equity, infrastructure, real estate funds (capital calls, distributions, NAV tracking)
</li><li>Loans and credit instruments: syndicated loans, bilateral lending, loan servicing and interest calculations
</li><li>Cash &amp; liquidity instruments: money market instruments, deposits, treasury operations
</li></ul></li><li>Demonstrate deep understanding of the trade lifecycle, including:
</li><li><ul><li>Order execution and trade booking
</li><li>Allocation and confirmation
</li><li>Clearing via central counterparties (CCPs) or bilateral arrangements
</li><li>Settlement flows across custodians and payment systems
</li><li>Post-settlement activities including reconciliations and reporting
</li></ul></li><li>Ensure timely, accurate, and complete execution of all operational activities in accordance with market deadlines, cut-off times, and settlement cycles (T+0, T+1, T+2, etc.)
</li><li>Monitor and manage KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics, proactively identifying bottlenecks and implementing corrective actions</li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>2. Control Framework &amp; Risk Management</b></p><ul><li>
Ensure strict adherence to internal control frameworks, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all operational processes
</li><li>Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks, including:
</li><li><ul><li>Settlement failures
</li><li>Breaks and reconciliation discrepancies
</li><li>Counterparty and custodial risks
</li><li>Data integrity issues
</li></ul></li><li>Maintain audit-ready documentation, ensuring full traceability of transactions and controls
</li><li>Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance assessments
</li><li>Demonstrate working knowledge of:
</li><li><ul><li>Regulatory frameworks (e.g., EMIR, MiFID II, AML/KYC requirements)
</li><li>KYC/CDD processes, onboarding documentation, and ongoing monitoring obligations</li></ul></li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>3. Data, Systems &amp; Process Improvement</b></p><ul><li>
Ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of investment data across multiple systems (front-office, middle-office, custodians, and accounting platforms)
</li><li>Lead and support process improvement initiatives, focusing on:
</li><li><ul><li>Automation of manual processes
</li><li>Reduction of operational risk
</li><li>Enhancement of data quality and reporting
</li><li>Working knowledge of SWIFT
</li></ul></li><li>Collaborate with IT and vendors to ensure optimal system performance and data architecture alignment</li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>4. Stakeholder &amp; Vendor Coordination</b></p><ul><li>
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including:
</li><li><ul><li>Investment / Front Office
</li><li>Finance and Accounting
</li><li>Risk Management
</li><li>Compliance and Legal
</li><li>Information Technology
</li></ul></li><li>Manage relationships with external service providers, including:
</li><li><ul><li>Global custodians
</li><li>Fund administrators
</li><li>Brokers and counterparties
</li><li>Market infrastructure providers
</li></ul></li><li>Act as a key point of contact for operational issue resolution, ensuring timely escalation and closure
</li><li>Ensure service providers meet agreed service levels and contractual obligations</li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>5. Reporting &amp; Governance</b></p><ul><li>
Prepare and deliver management reporting, including:
</li><li><ul><li>Operational dashboards
</li><li>KPI and SLA reporting
</li><li>Exception and incident reporting
</li></ul></li><li>Support governance structures, including:
</li><li><ul><li>Risk and control forums
</li><li>Audit and compliance reviews
</li></ul></li>Ensure alignment with organizational governance frameworks, including policies, risk appetite, and reporting standards<br>
<li>
</li></ul><br>
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<b>Requirements</b><p><b><br>
Education &amp; Qualifications</b></p><p></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
</li><li>Professional certifications such as CFA, CISI, CPA, FRM or equivalent are preferred</li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>Experience Requirements</b></p><p></p><ul><li>
7-10 years of experience in investment operations, asset management, or financial services
</li><li>Proven experience managing end-to-end investment operations across multiple asset classes
</li><li>Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks and control environments
</li><li>Experience in transformation initiatives, automation, or system implementation projects is highly desirable
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Technical Skills</b></p><p></p><ul><li>
In-depth knowledge of the investment operations lifecycle across asset classes, particularly:
</li><li><ul><li>Securities (equities, fixed income)
</li><li>Derivatives (listed and OTC)
</li><li>Cash and liquidity instruments
</li><li>Loans operations</li></ul></li><li>
Understanding of:
</li><li><ul><li>Trade processing and settlement mechanics
</li><li>Custody models and asset servicing
</li><li>Cash management and liquidity flows
</li><li>SWIFT and accounting principles</li></ul></li></ul><p>
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills</p></div>

Investment Operations Manager - UAEN Role

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

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  The objective of the Bank in respect of EPB is to become a pre-eminent private bank in the region and be a market leader across UAE in the priority banking arena. Clients in this segment include the High-Net-Worth Individuals &amp;/or all of their group entities representing diverse interests ranging from operating businesses to wide range of investment across various asset classes.
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  The purpose of the job is to prepare, review and provide appropriate recommendation of credit facilities for private banking credit portfolio. The role also entails compliance with all credit policies and guidelines. This is senior level role where the staff will engage in high value tickets where structuring of facility is key for complex bespoke facilities. In addition to provide credit underwriting support for assigned portfolio&rsquo;s for facilities in UAE and KSA, the role also assists in obtaining necessary approvals for assigned portfolio in international locations of private banking.
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  The role is required to engage with the relationship manager in structuring and propositioning so that the twin objective of client needs and Bank requirements are met in a swift and expeditious manner.
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   Skills
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  Loan facilities to the High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth clients are structured around the loan size, collateral type, tenor and the financial strength of the borrower. Credit facilities are offered under various lending structures such as Lombard facilities, Commercial/Residential Real Estate and Insurance Financing. Accordingly, the job holder is expected to demonstrate deep knowledge of products, industry, markets, financial statements so that he/she can work across all product groups and respond in a timely manner. Hence it is critical that the job holder, among other credit skills, is able to demonstrate the following EPB-specific skill set:
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   A thorough understanding of risks associated complex facility structures
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   Good understanding of documentation/legal requirements for different types of credit facilities
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   Strong initiative and interactive approach to problem solving while displaying flexibility and negotiation skills.
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  He/She is expected to be solution oriented and requires out of the box thinking without seeking to dilute the high standards of credit and be strong partner for business.
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   Key Accountabilities
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   Participate and represent credit in the due diligence process for prospective deals in collaboration with Coverage/ Product teams and ensure that emerging risk factors are identified and are suitably addressed with appropriate mitigants.
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   Conduct robust credit analysis by ensuring that appropriate Target Market Risk Acceptance Criteria and PBW GCP guidelines are followed as part of approval process.
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   Actively participate in client relationships through client visits / conference calls as part of transaction origination/structuring. Advises Relationship Managers on the risk factors associated with complex transactions, and the clauses imperative in mitigating these.
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   Provide ongoing feedback and expert inputs into the deal structure intermittently and as required based on Bank Risk Appetite for products/ industry / sector / geography / counterparty.
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   Ensures timely availability of required information to approving authority for credit decision making.
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   Ensure accuracy of data being presented to various stakeholders including senior management
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   Coordinate with internal counterparties (CAD, Legal etc.) to provide guidance on risk assessment, risk rating, and documentation.
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   Obtain accurate and current information and update the Risk systems (Risk rating models, collateral management system etc) that allow for accurate identification of risk profiles/ratings in all asset categories.
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   Recommend amendments to the Bank&rsquo;s credit policy, procedures, Risk Rating models, credit memorandums, risk criteria etc based on lending experience and market expediencies ensuring it is aligned with overall Bank&rsquo;s risk strategy &amp; policy
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   Ensure satisfactory rating in audits through proactive actions and ensure all recommendations are implemented
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   Specific Accountability
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   Preparation of comprehensive credit proposals clearly outlining key risks, mitigations and recommendation for presentation to the Approving Authority for prospective and existing clients under assigned portfolio
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   Coordinates with the Relationship Managers well in advance of due dates of annual reviews to obtain necessary information from the borrower to facilitate a comprehensive review of the credit facilities.
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   Ensure credit processing &amp; approval turnaround times as per agreed SLAs.
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   Periodic meetings / conference calls with clients to be undertaken along with RMs for prospective and existing clients
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   Monitor accounts regularly and follow-up with Business units on terms and conditions to ensure compliance with the approval conditions.
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   Oversight the mark-to-market revaluation process and take ownership of liaising with the respective RMs to rectify any margin call situations.
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   Review exception and portfolio reports as applicable and keep abreast of the clients account conduct, financial standing and latest developments occurring in their respective segment/market so as to provide appropriate recommendations with regards to change in risk appetite / ratings /classification.
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   Monitor early warning indicators in order to identify potential problem accounts and liaise with Business Units for ensuring suitable action plans are in place to rectify the situation at an early stage.
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   Manage problem credits closely and recommending appropriate strategies and remedial action plans. Identify defaulters and recommend immediate remedial arrangements for maintaining a quality credit portfolio.
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   Ensure accuracy of data being presented to various stakeholders including senior management
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   Contribute to enhancement of knowledge and expertise of other team members by participating in training and development initiatives.
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   Minimum Qualification
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   Must have Bachelor&rsquo;s degree.
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   Desirable: - Chartered Accountant/ Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or any other relevant finance degree, professional certification charter (CFA/FRM etc) or diploma.
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   Minimum Experience &amp; Skill Set
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   Minimum 5 years relevant experience in the banking sector with at least 4-5 years in Credit function.
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   Good understanding of various credit products such as Lombard lending, Real Estate financing, FX and Derivatives.
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   Understanding of various Investment products such as bonds, sukuks, stocks, mutual funds, structured notes etc.
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   Ability to look into and beyond Personal Net Worth Statements/financials and see business proposition.
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   Strong structuring skills
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   Good understanding of legal and regulatory framework.
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   Ability to work under pressure
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   Strong communication skills &ndash; written and spoken.
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VP, Credit Management

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