Associate Vice President, Post-Trade Custody Operations Greater Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Area

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President to oversee end-to-end post-trade custody operations in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of activities, including clearing and settlement for various financial instruments, cash and FX operational support, corporate actions, reconciliations, and client onboarding. This role is pivotal in driving service excellence, maintaining strong risk and control discipline, and ensuring regulatory adherence within the KSA post-trade ecosystem. The AVP will also be tasked with leading a small to mid-sized operations team, setting and achieving operational objectives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and automation. Applicants for this role at The Company should have a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline, with a Master's or MBA preferred. A minimum of 10-12 years' experience in post-trade operations, including at least 3 years in a people management role, is required. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of post-trade risk and controls, exception management, and stakeholder communication, with experience in the KSA or Middle East market being strongly preferred. Proficiency in SWIFT and market messaging, as well as familiarity with Bloomberg/Refinitiv and corporate actions platforms, is advantageous. The role demands a leader who can drive operational excellence, manage a team effectively, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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