Operations Manager

Your role at Exness:

As an Operations Manager, you will be primarily responsible for the Finance Department of the local UAE “Exness MENA” entity that is licensed by the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority “SCA” as a Trading Broker of OTC Derivatives and Currencies in the Spot Market. This includes managing Exness MENA Finance outsourcing arrangements with the rest of the Exness Group.

You will perform tasks related to financial procedures, accounting restrictions, and daily settlements of Exness MENA clients. You will also review client contracts and ensure their validity and the accuracy of their contents, coordinating with the compliance officer to ensure Exness MENA meets its obligations.

Your role will include responsibility for the performance of the local company, looking after the interests of its principals, safeguarding the reputation of the local company and the Exness Group, and promoting Exness Group values and culture.

You will:

• Setting up and maintaining the local Finance Function in line with the group’s strategic objectives and liaise with group functions and companies to achieve such strategic objectives.
• Develop Finance policies and procedures in line with the local regulatory requirements, present to the local Board of Directors and update from time to time as required.
• Register with SCA as the accredited Operations Manager and act as the main point of contact with them in relation to the Operations Manager responsibilities.
• Always maintain accreditation with the Securities and Commodities Authority as the Operations Manager by fulfilling all duties imposed by the local regulation including, but not limited to, attending the trainings required for the Continuous Professional Development “CPD”.
• Liaise with the local Head of Compliance to ensure that all required reports are filed with the competent authorities on a timely manner. This includes, but not limited to, the following:
• Quarterly and annual audited financial statements.
• Monthly Capital Adequacy reports.
• Monthly Client Money Segregation reports.
• Ensure accurate and timely submissions to the UAE Ministry of Finance, Federal Tax Authority and any other regulatory authority.
• Ensuring that the daily finance operations of the company run smoothly and in accordance with the relevant laws and directives.
• Draft and review Finance reports to the local Board of Directors and to group companies, including the implementation of the decisions taken during those meetings
• Act as the main point of contact with external auditors, tax consultants and other counterparties.
• Ensure timely closure of findings raised by internal audit, external audit and any regulatory authority in relation to Finance Department.
  

What makes you a great fit:

• University degree in Finance or related field Minimum of 5 year working experience in the CFD/FX industry or a relevant field
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written. Arabic is a plus but not a must.
• CISI exams are compulsory (1. UAE Financial Rules and Regulations and 2. Global Securities Operation)
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Genuine interest in financial markets
• Ability to travel overseas
  
  

What we offer along the way:

• Competitive and attractive compensation
• Extensive learning opportunities, such as professional training and certifications, soft skills development, free English courses, and trading workshops
• Health and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children, including mental health care, and coverage for vision and dental care
• Generous time off, including 21 days of annual leave and paid sick leave
• Education allowance for your children’s school and kindergarten fees
• Sports reimbursement
• Outstanding team-building experiences and Exness community gatherings
  
  

Your journey after applying:

• TA Interview (30 minutes)
• Technical Interview (1 hour)
• Final Interview (30 minutes)
  
  

Sounds like you? Apply.

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At Exness, were an equal opportunity employer where every individual is valued. No matter your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability, we welcome you. As an international fintech company, we embrace the richness of our diverse team, respecting each individual and promoting gender equality for all genders in our workforce.

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