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Verition Fund Management LLC ("Verition") is a multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund founded in 2008. Verition focuses on global investment strategies including Global Credit, Global Convertible, Volatility & Capital Structure Arbitrage, Event-Driven Investing, Equity Long/Short & Capital Markets Trading, and Global Quantitative Trading.

Job Title: Hedge Fund Trade Operations Analyst- Dubai

Location: Dubai, UAE

The Hedge Fund Trade Operations Analyst is responsible for communicating with portfolio managers, traders, brokers, and other interested parties, in order to confirm and settle trades on time, while completing daily deliverables, and fulfilling other trading and operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Trading, Fund Accounting, Technology, and Risk teams with managing all trade lifecycle events for an array of asset classes including equity products, exchange traded derivatives, OTC derivatives, FX, and fixed income products.
• Assist with trade bookings, processing life cycle events, support on P&L inquiries, and daily reconciliations.
• Process trade allocations, affirmations, settlements, options exercise/assignments, and related tasks.
• Monitor mandatory corporate action events and liaise with multiple PMs and PBs on voluntary elections.
• Perform processes related to corporate actions for equity and fixed income products.
• Advise MO/Valuations/Cash Rec teams on system level and/or PB level corporate action breaks.
• Monitor third-party platforms like prime broker portals and administrator systems for trade management.
• Work with the Reconciliation and Control teams to ensure the accuracy of internal books and records.
• Identify process gaps, work with internal and external resources to create detailed requirements to solve issues.
• Grasp big picture objectives to help senior management streamline workflows and minimize operational risk.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform adequate due diligence to resolve daily issues in a timely manner, in order to avoid any financial or reputational impact.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices to further develop effective operational policies and procedures.
• Performing other duties as may be requested by senior management.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree; preferably with a concentration in finance, economics, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• General knowledge of and familiarity with financial instruments (i.e. equities, fixed income, options, swaps, futures, foreign exchange) within both domestic and global securities markets
• In depth knowledge of interest rate swaps, swaptions, and exchange traded derivatives highly preferred.
• Familiarity with fixed income and futures delivery processing.
• Systems experience with OSTTRA, Trax, Orchestrade, Geneva and Bloomberg beneficial.
• Self-starter with excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to efficiently prioritize daily processes, ad-hoc requests, and any issues escalated by internal and external parties.
• Intermediate or higher Excel proficiency.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of computer literacy, and capability to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.

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Open Ended Hedge Fund Accountant, AVP

Apply remote type: Onsite | Locations: Dubai | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted Today | Job requisition id: JR-

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally, and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

The Apex Group is a global financial services provider with 13,000 staff across 110+ offices globally. We look to recruit bright, articulate, and numerate personnel who are unafraid of challenges and are prepared to work hard and love what they do. We provide an internal training and evaluation programme that will ensure you are equipped with the right experience and qualities to work with Apex's clients. Life at Apex isn't just about the work you do, it's about embracing the culture and loving what you do. Every employee plays a part in making Apex who we are today and the more that we grow, the more important that becomes. Whatever your career path or specialism, Apex ensures it rewards loyal and dedicated employees. The international nature of our business and global network of offices means there are opportunities to broaden your life experiences and take both short-term or permanent relocation options.

We are currently looking for an Associate Vice President (Account Manager) to support our growing operations in the Fund Administration department. This role requires excellent management of client deliverables.

Responsible for working along with a growing team of Account Managers, Senior Fund Accountants, and Fund Accountants involved in NAV calculation, Shareholder Reporting, and Compliance from Dubai office, Apex Global Support Centers, or any other Apex location.

The Account Manager/AVP will be primarily responsible for planning, scheduling, and managing the daily workflows of all client deliverables such as NAV computation, Transfer Agency, or Audit. To actively collaborate with the extended team at Global Support Centers.

The candidate will also be heavily involved in the implementation of the take-on process of new clients, which will involve review of PPMs, various agreements, setting up of NAV reporting packages suitable to the client’s requirements, setup on PFS Paxus (and/or any other system), and initial NAV calculations.

All work carried out will require detailed reviews for correctness and adherence to Apex policies and procedures. To become conversant with PFS Paxus software (or any other software, as required). To maintain the client relationship, take responsibility for coordination of regulatory reporting, audit preparation, and due diligence requirements. To prepare and/or review MIS reporting required by Senior Management or Apex Group.

• Assist in the NAV preparation and review process for our Hedge Fund clients, including management of the entire process
• Timely delivery of any other client-specific reporting requirements
• Planning, scheduling, and managing the daily workflows of all client deliverables within the team
• Reconciliation of investment portfolios, dividends, interest, corporate actions, and investor capital activity
• Good understanding of various types of Performance fee calculation, equalization, Management fee calculations
• Effective coordination with various support centers of Apex whenever required
• Responsible for accruing/amortizing daily or monthly non-security related Fee accruals including management fees, performance fees, and financing accruals
• Assist in the preparation and review of subscription, redemption pack, and ensuring timely communication with investors of the funds
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements & liaising with auditor as required and managing the entire audit process
• To ensure timely and accurate preparation of distribution calculations, tax statements, and liaising with the tax advisor of the fund
• Monitoring and review of the payments to be initiated for the client
• Ensuring client enquiries are answered in accordance with Apex service standards on an ongoing basis
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and other requirements of the fund's specifications
• Ongoing implementation and refinement of SSAE 18 controls along with coordination with internal auditors and external SSAE auditors

Additional Responsibilities include cross-selling services, developing client relationships, ensuring adherence to procedures, working on large fund mandates, internal and global projects, and acting as a point of contact for audits, tax, and compliance queries.

Skills required include 7-9 years’ experience, understanding of US GAAP & IFRS, complex fund structures, strong PC skills, relevant qualifications, knowledge of financial securities, commercial awareness, leadership, organizational and communication skills, and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

What you will get in return: Opportunities for growth, development, and being part of a global business.

Additional information emphasizes Apex's commitment to diversity, societal impact, and a direct sourcing model for recruitment.

Careers for a Changing World of Islamic Banking. Manager - Investor Relations, Investment Banking

Posted On 08 Aug, 2025

Type Permanent

Job Category Investment Banking

Job Purpose:

The role is responsible for developing and managing relationships with investors, analysts, and financial stakeholders to enhance the bank’s market positioning and investor confidence. The incumbent will communicate the bank’s financial performance, strategy, and growth initiatives through earnings calls, investor presentations, and reports. Additionally, the role involves analyzing market trends, investor sentiment, and competitor performance to provide strategic insights to senior management. The Manager will also coordinate investor meetings, roadshows, and financial events, ensuring clear and effective communication of the bank’s value proposition to potential and existing investors

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential investors, including institutional investors, analysts, and brokers.
• Communicate the bank’s financial performance, strategy, and growth initiatives through quarterly earnings calls, investor presentations, and other related communications.
• Prepare press releases, investor presentations, and reports related to the bank’s financial performance and other key developments.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, investor sentiment, and competitor performance to provide insights and guidance to senior management.
• Track and analyze stock performance, valuation, and investor feedback to assess the bank’s market positioning.
• Prepare analysis of investor meetings, market perceptions, and investor trends, offering recommendations for improvement or adjustments.
• Coordinate earnings calls, investor roadshows, and other events related to financial updates
• Assist in planning and executing investor roadshows, conferences, and other events that promote the bank to potential investors

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Finance / Banking Science / Financial Management
• Minimum Experience: 5 to 7 years
• Computers/ Systems /Software Skills: MS Office - Expert
• Language Skills: Arabic & English (Proficient)