Head of Back Office

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People & Talent Strategy Partner About the Company Freedom Management Ltd, a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp, is a dynamic and fast-growing provider of financial services across banking, brokerage, and insurance sectors. As part of our strategic expansion across the MENA region, we are seeking an experienced and proactive IT Support Specialist to join our Abu Dhabi office.About the Role We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Head of Back Office to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for building and leading our back-office operations from scratch.Key Responsibilities Lead the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the Trader Net trading and back-office platform, ensuring full integration with custodians, banks, and regulatory reporting systems.Train internal teams on Trader Net usage, procedures, and best practices; provide ongoing support to ensure optimal system performance.Develop and enforce back-office policies and procedures in alignment with FSRA regulations; work closely with Compliance to maintain audit readiness.Oversee accurate and timely settlement of DMA and OTC trades, coordinating with custodians, brokers, and clearing agents.Monitor and manage corporate actions, investigating issues and escalating to custodians or internal stakeholders as needed.Handle daily banking operations, including payments, fund transfers, and cash movements across client and house accounts.Perform daily reconciliations of cash, securities, and positions between internal records, custodians, and banks; resolve any discrepancies promptly.Ensure data integrity across all back-office systems—including trades, positions, client accounts, and balances.Collaborate with front office, compliance, finance, risk, and IT to maintain smooth operational flows and resolve issues efficiently.Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and improve automation.Provide support for client post-trade queries, including settlements, account setup, and statements.Prepare internal operational reports and support regulatory and audit processes related to back-office activities.Qualifications Deep understanding of post-trade operations, including settlements, corporate actions, payments, and reconciliations.Strong knowledge of FSRA regulations or equivalent regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, ESMA) within licensed financial institutions.Proven experience in implementing and managing back-office platforms such as Trader Net or comparable systems.Skilled in developing and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that meet both regulatory and operational requirements.Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with front office, compliance, finance, and IT to ensure seamless operations.Detail-oriented with a strong track record of identifying and resolving process breaks, mismatches, and operational gaps.Practical approach to establishing internal controls and mitigating operational risks in high-paced environments.Why Join Freedom Management Ltd?Be part of a growing, international financial services group.Dynamic work culture with strong executive exposure.Regular team building events and social gatherings to foster connections.Opportunities for professional and career growth.Investment trainings in our company.Equal Opportunity Statement Freedom Management Ltd is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Freedom Finance MENAT by 2x Get notified about new Head of Back Office jobs in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates.Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 months ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 3 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr