Director jobs in United Arab Emirates

Our client provides fiduciary services to the world's leading financial institutions and companies. They are seeking a Senior Vice President to report to the Director of Fiduciary, to be based in Dubai. You will be responsible for a high volume of new transactions as well as the management and administration of a portfolio of companies. You will also lead a small team of professionals to deliver best-in-class service to their clients.

• Act as a director on a wide variety of structured finance vehicles including Shariah-compliant and Sukuk transactions, single note issuances, note programmes, asset finance, share trustee and other bespoke structures, attending board meetings and fulfilling all fiduciary duties as appropriate;
• Train, lead and mentor a small team of professionally qualified VP and AVP level staff and administrators. Ensure best practice, quality control and the company's culture is embedded across the team;
• Liaise with offshore and onshore attorneys, investment/fund managers, global financial institutions, corporate service providers, and other relevant parties concerning establishing new business opportunities, dealing with ongoing issues, responding to queries and resolving issues in a timely manner;
• Develop a strong network of contacts internally and externally across clients, service providers and key stakeholders;
• Consistently look for opportunities to contribute to the growth of the company and broader book of business within the region;
• Review and assess potential business opportunities including detailed review of all related transaction documents, the preparation of fee proposals and new business acceptance approval requests where necessary to senior management;
• Review and analyse deal documents, raising any deal/structural issues, proposing risk mitigation solutions and escalating to senior management (where appropriate), managing tight timelines, dealing with clients and counsel directly all in real time;
• Identify key risk areas and provide guidance on solutions for risk management;
• Ensure regulatory and compliance guidelines are adhered to and compliance risk is mitigated;
• Design, implement and oversee internal controls, reporting models (and adherence to the same) and key operating policies procedures across the team;
• Contribute to, and assist in the preparation of annual and long-term strategic business plans and effectively communicate strategy and initiatives to the wider team;
• Ensure the proprietary database is completed with accurate data from the take-on point of the client through to closing of the transaction noting relevant transaction dates and annual deliverables;
• Effective and timely management of accounts receivable and billing for own portfolio;
• Effective oversight and management of the team's accounts receivable;
• Initiate, lead or assist with ad hoc local and global projects as necessary;
• Work towards service line and regional objectives as part of the broader team;
• Engage with and actively contribute to marketing and BD initiatives with colleagues and other parts of the business.

• Professional qualification or a relevant degree in business, law or finance;
• Minimum of 8 years relevant structured finance or fiduciary services experience in financial services;
• Proven experience in structured finance vehicles;
• Possess a strong desire to consistently strive for excellence and take pride in carrying out responsibilities efficiently and with impeccable execution;
• Strong interpersonal skills. Proven track record in marketing and client relations;
• A track record of successfully nurturing talent and managing the day-to-day work of a small team;
• Ability to audit and analyse data to drive commercial business decisions;
• In-depth knowledge of strong corporate governance practices;
• Good knowledge and awareness of local and international issues affecting the financial industry as well as the relevant laws/regulations of the countries where the company operates;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Ability and willingness to occasionally work outside normal working hours/days when requested or required due to inter-office interaction with other offices.