Country Head - Abu Dhabi/ADGM

Apex Group

High-level strategic relationship building with counterparties and client presentations.
Business planning with a view to developing proposed operations and their profitability.
Reporting to the Board on operational progress and presenting plans for future activities.
Motivating staff while managing costs in order to meet company targets.
Remain abreast of compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements.
Prime point of contact for external parties, including regulators, press, potential clients, market counterparties, etc.
Has ultimate responsibility for the day-to-day management, supervision and control of all parts of the business in accordance with the business objectives and strategies approved or set by the Board.
Responsible for dealing with the apportionment of responsibilities and overseeing the establishment and maintenance of systems and controls.
Manage and oversee all key business functions, overseeing the Finance Officer delegation to ensure adherence to International Accounting standards and respective local regulatory requirements.
Direct the strategic planning and budget process.
Liaise over the internal and external audits of the Firm.
Implement and manage appropriate IT infra-structure and systems required.
Overall responsibility for performance of the Firm, but with ultimate responsibility retained by the Board.

Skills Required:

At least 15 years plus experience in a manager role incorporating the above functions.
Strong Educational Background, preferably
Strong PC skills including Word, Excel and Macros in Excel (Experience in Paxus is required).
Strong selling skills to lead business development initiatives
Proactive and willing to drive things forward.
An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines.
Flexible in work approach due to nature of the role to meet client deliverables.
Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.
Ability to multi-task and work in a pressurised environment.
Capacity to problem-solve and ability to deal with complex issues.
A participative management style that aims to motivate staff and develop their skills and capabilities.

What you will get in return:

A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory
The ability to define a function of the Apex Business in Abu Dhabi
Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline.