Senior Director of Operations

Role Overview

Operational Leadership

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the Dubai office, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and scalability
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with corporate objectives and growth plans
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, policies, and procedures

Global Coordination

• Act as the central coordination point between headquarters, international offices, and subsidiaries
• Ensure consistent operational standards, reporting frameworks, and communication across jurisdictions
• Support cross-border investment activities and operational integration of new ventures or acquisitions

Investment Operations Oversight

• Oversee operational aspects of private equity investments, including deal execution support, portfolio monitoring, and exit processes
• Coordinate real estate development operations, including project tracking, stakeholder management, and reporting
• Ensure financial operations (fund accounting, treasury, reporting) are accurate and timely

Process Optimization & Governance

• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce risk
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements in the UAE and relevant international jurisdictions
• Work closely with legal, compliance, and finance teams to uphold governance standards

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with senior leadership, investment teams, external partners, and service providers
• Provide regular operational reporting and insights to executive management
• Support investor relations with accurate operational and performance data

Team Leadership

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing operations team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• ⸻

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum
• 10+ years of experience
• in operations within asset management, private equity, real estate development, or financial services
• Proven experience managing multi-jurisdictional operations and coordinating across global offices
• Strong understanding of private equity structures, real estate development cycles, and financial operations
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage cross-functional teams
• ⸻

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
• Deep knowledge of operational frameworks in investment environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• High level of financial acumen and analytical capability
• Strong understanding of regulatory environments (UAE and international)
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• ⸻

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience working in the Middle East or emerging markets
• Familiarity with fund structures, SPVs, and institutional investment processes