Executive Director, Government & Public Sector

Purpose:

• Take ownership and responsibilities for the development of assigned products withing the Securities Services business.
• Product focus of Custody, Fund Admin, Transfer Agency and Performance Measurement products.
• Engage prospects in coordination with the Client Management Team to grow the business
• Seek opportunities to increase product base and enhance revenue, whilst focused on cost optimization
• Work with Operations and ITD to embed new products and maintain support existing services as a technical SME

Key Responsibilities:

• Product owner and SME for Custody, Fund Administration, Transfer Agency, Performance Measurement services in addition to other assigned products.

• Guide Operations to the highest standards based on strong technical knowledge of local post-trade regulations and practices to structure

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of local industry developments, ensuring the local business adapts to comply with changing regulation and client demand, in conjunction with the Product Development team

• Maintain strong relationships with the local securities depositary, exchange and regulators and lobby for change to increase efficiency of the local market.

• Work closely with the Client Management Team, based in the UAE to develop Direct Custody & Clearing opportunities with key Global Custodian & Broker Dealer prospective clients.

• Act as Securities Services SME for existing UAE & Global Custody clients, coordinating the client relationship management with the Client Managfement Team.

• Oversee and coordinate the local operational services with the Group Operations Hub based in Abu Dhabi to ensure optimal operating model. Ensure SLA’s are in place and are adhered to through administration of KPIs.

• Manage the RFI/ RFPs clients Due Diligence visits

• Keep abreast of local regulatory changes that impact the Fund Administration service, in addition to Direct Custody & Clearing.

• Owner of assigned Product Programs, including managing udpates, governance, and Operational Risk matters.

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance / business or related discipline. MBA and/or professional qualifications.

Minimum Experience:

• 5-10 years’ relevant experience in the banking sector;

• Strategic thinker and agent for change;

• Industrial sector expertise is essential;

• Sound knowledge of compliance, legal/regulatory environments;

• Proven track record of delivery against financial objectives;

• Experience in building and managing teams of senior executives and executing against agreed blueprint;

• Strong influencing and coaching skills;

• Good interpersonal, motivation, resource management & marketing-orientated skills;

• Experience of handling large size corporate accounts and winning new mandates with them;

• P&L responsibility;

• English required.