Manager - Asset Management

Our client, a prominent government entity is currently looking for a Manager to join their Asset Management team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will be responsible for providing support to the Head of Asset Management in the implementation and execution of large scale transactions in listed securities markets and portfolio management tasks. Also acting as a key contributor to portfolio monitoring, data gathering and reporting.

Responsibilities:

- Develop reporting formats and communication templates
- Develop communication interfaces with enablement functions and banking partners
- Establish communication links on a working level with regulators, partners and news wires
- Prepare transaction execution including the drafting of trade instructions and opening of communication channels with banks involved in the process
- Inform risk and compliance support teams on upcoming transactions and ensure timely confirmations and feedback on key dates
- Coordinate day-to-day dialogue with adjacent teams on routine tasks
- Monitor reporting requirements and notification periods for the existing portfolio as well as bank and funding obligations
- Gather portfolio reporting data and outputs from custody bank/banking partners
- Prepare market reports and other intelligence as required

Requirements:

- Master’s (preferred) or Bachelor's in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or any other relevant field
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience, 3 of which within a middle/back office function of an IB, asset management firm or corporate treasury
- Deep understanding of markets and financial infrastructure globally including the UAE
- Proven track record in the execution of large-scale transactions in listed securities markets
- Strong attention to detail on data monitoring and analytics