# Senior Investment Operations Associate (Contract) (Immediately Available)

> Emirates Investment Authority · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Contract · Posted 2026-06-23

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Finance

## Description

**Purpose**

-   The Senior Investment Operations Associate is responsible for executing and overseeing key components of the investment operations lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, control, and operational efficiency across multiple asset classes.
-   The role supports the Investment Operations Manager (or Head currently) in managing complex workflows, resolving operational issues, and maintaining robust control frameworks, while contributing to process improvement and system enhancements.

**Strategic Responsibilities**

-   Support implementation of the Investment Operations operating model and process framework
-   Contribute to process standardization, automation, and efficiency initiatives
-   Assist in strengthening operational controls and data quality across systems

**Core Responsibilities**

**1.       Operations Execution & Lifecycle Support**

-   Execute and oversee core operational activities across the investment lifecycle, including:

-   Trade capture, validation, and booking
-   Trade confirmation and matching
-   Settlement processing (DVP/RVP, FOP, CCP-cleared)
-   Cash and position reconciliations
-   Corporate actions processing (mandatory and voluntary events)
-   Investment data management and reporting

-   Ensure timely and accurate execution of all activities in line with market deadlines and settlement cycles (T+0, T+1, T+2)
-   Maintain strong understanding of financial instruments, including:

-   Public markets: equities, fixed income, ETFs
-   Derivatives: futures, options, swaps, FX products
-   Private markets: capital calls, distributions, NAV tracking
-   Loans and credit instruments
-   Cash and liquidity instruments

**2.       Reconciliations & Exception Management**

-   Perform and review cash and position reconciliations across custodians and internal systems
-   Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks, settlement failures, and discrepancies
-   Escalate complex issues and track resolution

**3.       Control Framework & Risk Management**

-   Ensure adherence to internal policies, SOPs, and control frameworks
-   Support identification and mitigation of operational risks, including:

-   Settlement failures
-   Data inconsistencies
-   Counterparty issues

-   Maintain audit-ready documentation and support audit and compliance reviews
-   Support KYC/CDD processes and onboarding documentation where required

**4.       Data, Systems & Process Improvement**

-   Ensure integrity and consistency of investment data across systems
-   Support process improvement initiatives, including:

-   Automation of manual processes
-   Data quality improvements
-   System enhancements

-   Work closely with IT and vendors to support system functionality

**5.       Stakeholder Coordination**

-   Coordinate with internal teams (Investment, Finance, Risk, IT)
-   Liaise with external providers (custodians, brokers, administrators)
-   Support resolution of operational issues and ensure timely closure

**6.       Reporting & Governance**

-   Prepare operational reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking
-   Support governance processes, audit reviews, and reporting requirements

## Requirements

**Education & Qualifications**

-   Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
-   Professional certifications (CFA, CISI, FRM, CPA) preferred

**Experience Requirements**

-   **4–7 years** of experience in investment operations or financial services
-   Strong experience across trade lifecycle and reconciliations
-   Exposure to multi-asset operations preferred

**Technical Skills**

-   Strong understanding of trade processing, settlement, and reconciliation
-   Knowledge of financial instruments across asset classes
-   Familiarity with SWIFT, custodial models, and accounting principles
-   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

**Management Accountability**

-   Accountable for accuracy and completeness of operational processes
-   Responsible for resolving exceptions and improving workflows
-   Support operational efficiency, control enhancements, and data integrity

## Apply

[Apply at Emirates Investment Authority](https://apply.workable.com/emirates-investment-authority/j/4EF1396941/apply)

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