Family Office Business Director - Dubai

Reporting to the Executive Chairman, you will lead the operations and risk teams to deliver positive returns to the company. Leading by example, the BUSINESS DIRECTOR will oversee the day-to-day operations of the family office and will serve as the quarterback of the external advisors and service providers, ensuring that all their services are provided in a high-quality and cost-effective manner. You will also work closely with the multi-family office to increase the performance of the business by driving sustainable and continuous growth.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversight of investments, marketing, compliance, operations, administration, IT, HR and finance functions.
• Act as a Director in any required corporate entity and register with the local regulator as needed.
• Design and implement investments, business strategies, plans and procedures. Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.
• Establish policies that promote company culture and vision. Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.
• Oversee the company's daily operations and employees' work (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Charity, etc.).
• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics. Responsible for systematic due diligence of all operations and investments.
• Write and submit reports to the Executive Chairman in all matters of importance.
• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances, etc.).
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors.
• Responsible for revenue tracking, invoicing, and collection.
• Responsible for annual financial statements and all statutory filings. Responsible for any regulatory and/or tax reporting.
• Manage any audit requirements.
• Proactively forecast needed resources ensuring backup and efficiency of the organization.
• Design/maintain P&L model to assist with planning, audit and regulatory needs. Design/maintain cashflow model to assist with planning and audit.
• Arranging compliance and legal framework.
• Responsible to select the legal, tax and administration service providers.
• Oversight of legal documentation for transactions.
• Oversight of all HR-related functions (including payroll, benefits, contracts), possibly also for family-related hired profiles (example: house manager, housekeeper, nanny, home-school teacher, etc.).

Qualifications/Skills:

• Proven experience as Chief Operating Officer or relevant role.
• Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing, etc. Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.
• Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
• Aptitude in proactivity, decision-making and problem-solving.
• BSc/BA in Engineering or Business Administration or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus.
• Entrepreneurship skills are very welcome.
• At least 10 years experience, ideally with a strong legal/accounting/tax background from management consulting or audit (MBB / Big Four preferred).
• Undergraduate degree, MBA/Masters strongly preferred.
• Analytical skills and technical leadership.
• Problem solver.
• Compliance-oriented and familiar with the compliance requirements in different locations.
• Detail-oriented and goal-oriented.