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Expired on May 7, 2026
Core Operations, VP
Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned Vice President to lead end‑to‑end post‑trade custody operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The role will own strategy, execution, risk & control, client experience, and transformation across the KSA post‑trade ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Own the KSA post‑trade strategy; set clear KPIs, SLAs, controls, and documentation
- Lead securities clearing and settlement at Edaa
- Oversee DvP cash settlement via SAMA through our cash correspondent bank
- Direct FX operational support (confirmations, value dates, SSIs)
- Own end‑to‑end corporate actions and income processing
- Govern client onboarding and account set‑up
- Act as first line of defence: strengthen the control environment and implement RCSA
- Ensure adherence to market cutoffs and procedures
- Own incident management, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Build and lead a high‑performing team of managers and specialists
- Engage at executive level with clients and manage SLAs
- Lead automation and digitization initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Master's/MBA preferred
- 12–15+ years in post‑trade operations (settlement, corporate actions, cash/FX, reconciliations)
- 5–8+ years in people leadership
- Strong KSA/Middle East market expertise with working knowledge of Saudi Exchange, Muqassa (CCP), Edaa (CSD), and SAMA payments
- Hands-on knowledge of SWIFT ISO 15022 (MT) and exposure to ISO 20022 (MX) SWIFT messaging
- Demonstrated experience building controls, managing audits, and driving process re‑engineering and automation
- Familiarity with platforms such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv and corporate‑actions systems