Investment Officer – Asset Management

SUMMARY OF ROLEThe
Investment Officer provides essential administrative, coordination, and
analytical support for the Asset Management Division across all funds and
discretionary mandates. The role assists with accurate and timely trade
processing, reconciliations, NAV checks, client reporting, fund documentation,
and coordination with internal departments such as Operations, Compliance,
Risk, Treasury, Finance, IT, and Custodians. This position supports the smooth
day-to-day functioning of the Asset Management business as the division scales
across more funds and products. The officer ensures operational accuracy,
strong controls, and efficient processes supporting the front-office investment
team.Responsibilities Daily
Investment Administration & Processing·         Support
accurate trade capture, settlement follow-up, corporate action processing, and
reconciliation of portfolio cash and securities.·         Verify daily
fund prices, NAV movements, and benchmark updates.·         Maintain
error-free subscription, redemption, and dividend workflows for all funds. Portfolio Reporting & Data
Integrity·         Prepare
daily/weekly/monthly reports as required for Fund Managers and management
including valuations, performance, exposures, and risk metrics.·         Maintain
accurate databases for holdings, price feeds, benchmarks, liquidity, ratings,
and compliance limits. Coordination with Internal & External
Stakeholders·         Liaise with
Custodians, Operations, Treasury, Risk, Compliance, Brokers, and Fund
Administrators·         Support
onboarding of new products, funds, custodians, brokers, and third-party
investment managers. Compliance & Risk
Management·         Follow
established regulatory, operational, internal control, and Shariah guidelines
(for Islamic funds).·         Assist in
identifying and escalating breaches, irregularities, or pricing anomalies.·         Maintain
complete audit trails and documentation for all investment activities.RequirementsBachelor’s
degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or related field.3–5 years of
relevant experience in investment operations, fund admin, portfolio support, or
asset management.Exposure to investment
productsBasic
understanding of operations workflows (subscriptions/redemptions, reconciliations,
NAV checks, etc).Familiarity
with regulatory frameworks (FSA, CBO, AAOIFI for Islamic funds).Proficiency in
Excel, reporting tools, and financial systems. Bloomberg is a plus.