Manager, Business Support & Control- Mashreq Capital

Job Purpose
•    To manage all non-execution activities within Asset Management with an aim to ensure smooth processes;
•    Assume responsibility for all non-revenue specific issues in Asset Management;

Key Results Areas
•    Centralized handling of all regulatory matters for Asset Management with DFSA, SCA and others as required; 
•    Managing / operating all activities with business counterparties such as Administrators, Custodians, Registrars, Trustees, Auditors, Tax representatives, Lawyers and Brokers in MENA and other jurisdictions for Asset Management;
•    Dividend Payouts on time
•    Ensure business adheres to SOPs & guidelines and promptly resolve any audit concern.  
•    Coordinate all regulatory activities for Mashreq Capital in collaboration with the relevant compliance departments
•    Constant monitoring via the BSC activity sheet and calendar 
•    Re-engineering of existing processes in the Asset Management units to establish best practices that are risk averse and business friendly to improve efficiency and effectiveness in work-flows;
•    Managing all processes with internal departments at Mashreq for timely processing of all business requirements;
•    Weekly and monthly client reporting for Asset Management;
•    Coordinate with multiple exchanges/counterparties to enlist new/existing funds on different stock exchanges, setup new funds and liquidation of funds;
•    Coordinate with counterparties for the opening/closure of broker & custody accounts;
•    Managing the outsourced Asset Management middle & back office vendor.
•    On-boarding processes for all Service Providers;
•    External & internal audit support;
•    Creating and managing frameworks, business plan, policies, SOP’s, SLA’s, and KPI’s for Asset management;
•    Performing the RCSA testing for Asset Management;
•    Annual renewal of fund prospectus;
•    Performing OPS, function in AIM;
•    Creating and managing the Business continuity plan and testing;
•    Manage all Corporate governance related activities and matters;

Knowledge Skills and Experience
•    Graduate with  10+ years of banking experience or equivalent preferably in Asset Management;
•    Good understanding of local & international regulations;
•    Computer literate and good command over spoken and written English.
•    Good Analytical as well as inter personal and communication skills.
•    Good understanding of banking & asset management business including process, procedures and products;
•    Attention to detail & quality and committed to results;
•    Strong planning and organizing skills;
•    Good understanding of operational risk management and cooperate governance frameworks.