Senior Financial Analyst jobs in United Arab Emirates

The consortium of companies is under the astute and professional management of Indian promoters who bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the helm. The hands-on approach of the Indian promoters reflects a dedication to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance, thus establishing a solid foundation for the success and longevity of the entire conglomerate.

The Group currently has:

1. Independent and boutique Single Family Office (SFO) setup in Dubai for proprietary investing (including offshore investments in India and other countries):
   1. Equity markets and Fixed Income (Bonds, Time Deposits) products
   2. Funds (Private Equity, Venture Capital, Mutual Funds, Fixed Income Funds & AIFs) and direct co-investing in Early-stage to Mid-Stage companies (VC & PE)
2. A well-established Real Estate Development business in Mumbai (India) with an excellent track record in the delivery of landmark and premium quality projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Investments

Location: Dubai

Job Title: Senior Manager – Investments

Reports to: Promoters / Management

Job Summary

The role requires a deep immersion in a variety of financial functions, with responsibilities spanning the investment analysis & decision-making support, transaction execution & advisory, periodic MIS & Analytics Reports, cashflow control & planning, risk analysis, and engaging in timely discussions with Management to facilitate decision-making. Additionally, the position involves coordinating with banks, wealth managers, and funds for executing transactions, reconciliation, and recommending essential measures for wealth and return optimization.

The Group is actively looking for investible opportunities in businesses/financial instruments in various geographies to earn risk-adjusted returns. If you've honed your skills as an investment advisor, profit analyst, or fixed income analyst within the realms of a Single/Multi Family Office or a Private Bank/Wealth Manager, here's your chance to seize a new and exciting opportunity. This role is part of a lean team and is responsible for working closely with the Promoters.

Qualifications and Experience

1. 8+ years of relevant experience in investments/wealth management industry with exposure in international markets.
2. Qualified as MBA/CA/CFA or equivalent degree in finance.
3. Expertise in market instruments such as bonds, derivatives, structured products, money market instruments etc.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Excel for portfolio tracking and analysis.
5. Strong negotiation and communication skills to deal with bankers/wealth managers.

Key Skills

1. Collaborative team leader and team player.
2. Detail-oriented and meticulous in reading documents and financial management.
3. Confident and adept at interpersonal communication.
4. Skilled in multitasking and prioritization.
5. Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently.

Roles and Responsibilities

A. Management Information Systems (MIS) (Skill Level: High Intermediate to Advanced)

Primary responsibility (with team assistance) for:

1. Portfolio Reporting - Periodical management reporting and preparation of detailed MIS dashboard for Management review; segregated by investment category, products, geography, sector, maturity etc.
2. Return Analysis & Risk Management- Detailed review of returns on portfolio, individual products etc. Identify low performing investments and find alternate investment options. Risk Management through analysis and balancing exposure at multiple levels.

B. Investment Advisory & Decision-Making Support (Skill Level – Advanced)

Routine banking & treasury management, along with need-based investment advisory:

1. Banking & Finance- Coordination with bankers/custodians/wealth managers for product recommendations, placing orders, fund transfers, tracking, execution, documentation, and negotiation on commissions, interest rates and other charges levied to increase cost-efficiency.
2. Treasury & Cashflow Management - Detailed cashflow analysis & planning & avoid idle balances in bank accounts to optimize portfolio returns.
3. Investment Analysis & Advisory– Critical analysis of existing investments and evaluate new opportunities with relevant data/views to support management decision making for buying/selling/holding investments.

C. Managing and Helping Team (Skill Level- Intermediate)

Helping and guiding subordinate team in:

1. Collating data for MIS Preparation, Reconciliation with accounting books, MIS, and bank/custody statements.
2. Book-keeping & Accounts Finalization, Coordination with auditors and Regulatory Filings etc.
3. Bank Account Opening, Fund transfers, and other banking activities.

Knowledge/capability of routine accounting and finalization of accounts would be an added advantage.