Middle Office Specialist – Islamic Finance & Global Markets

Natixis, a leading global investment bank and subsidiary of Groupe BPCE, is seeking a Middle Office Specialist to support its dedicated Islamic Finance desk in Dubai. This permanent, full-time role serves as the operational bridge between Global Market Sales and Structuring teams and middle/back-office functions, ensuring compliant and seamless handling of Sharia-compliant financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute Commodity Murabaha trades with commodity brokers, ensuring alignment with the firm's Islamic finance policy
• Validate trade bookings for complex Islamic structured products and map shadow conventional risk tickets
• Draft and issue trade confirmations, including Designated Future Transactions (DFT)
• Control cash flow settlements and reconcile balances post-trade with full audit trail maintenance
• Perform daily cash and securities balance verification
• Document operational workflows and procedures for new Sharia-compliant products
• Liaise between structuring team, Sharia auditors, and compliance officers
• Lead system testing initiatives for new product launches

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, Islamic Jurisprudence, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of experience in global markets operations
• Hands-on exposure to IRS, FX derivatives, Repo, and structured deposits
• Demonstrated proficiency with core banking and front-to-back systems (Murex, Calypso, or Kondor+)
• Working knowledge of Islamic financial products including Murabaha and Wa'ad
• Native or professional-level English fluency; business-level Arabic is advantageous

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Python or Alteryx
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Meticulous attention to detail and automation mindset
• Strong collaborative and communication skills

Location: Dubai, UAE