Director, Structured Products

Overview

Director, Structured Products Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at EFG Holding

Title: Director, Structured Products

Company: EFG Holding

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Purpose

Develop innovative structured products and strategies based on the requirements of clients.

Responsibilities

1. Design, execute and deliver Islamic and conventional structured products for the firm in mass or private offerings across all asset classes.
2. Design and implement process and risk management frameworks for the business, ensuring the function operates within defined standards.
3. Develop products in line with Research calls and views to deliver actionable solutions for the clients. Prepare and develop the marketing material for each product.
4. Develop and rollout ideas across asset class and segment on a weekly basis.
5. Prepare and complete all documentation for offerings in coordination with Legal and Compliance. Secure approvals from Compliance and Risk, in relation to regulatory and process issues prior to rollout.
6. Act as a product specialist in the Institutional & HNW segments and participate in road shows and client calls to market and execute trade ideas.
7. Develop and intensify counterparty relationships to reduce concentration and increase product breadth.
8. Assist in generating acceptable audit ratings and satisfactory regulatory reviews.
9. Conduct training for new products across the firm.
10. Ensure compliance with all applicable AML/CTF rules and regulations as required in the conduct of the role.
11. Ensure timely completion of all relevant AML/CTF training provided by the Group.
12. Ensure response to AML, CTF & sanctions inquiries in a timely manner.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance with a CFA or equivalent qualification
2. A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar sell-side role (Structured Products, Investment Proposition, etc.) in a well-established financial institution or bank.
3. Proven track record of successful products and assets under management
4. Strong knowledge and experience with multi asset class technical skills such as financial modelling, quantitative analysis, asset allocation and derivatives.
5. Excellent understanding of capital markets and workings across all asset classes and payoffs.
6. Knowledge of finance and statistics, able to identify revenue enhancing/risk reducing trade opportunities.
7. Excellent client management skills; can understand and proactively address different clients’ needs.
8. Good numeric skills.
9. Excellent presentation skills.
10. Good command of English language.
11. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and listening).
12. Able to build partnerships and work well in teams.
13. Has his/her own elevated performance standards and ensures he/she produces high quality work.
14. Able to multi-task with efficiency and precision.
15. Attention to details; ensure deliverables are always of a high quality.

“Thank you for your interest in applying to EFG Holding. Due to the high volume of applications/interest, please note that we are only able to respond directly to applicants that are shortlisted for interviews.”