Capital Market Operations Specialist

About the role

ZAD is seeking a Capital Market Operations Specialist to manage end‑to‑end processing of client equity and cash transactions. The role ensures accurate settlements, timely reconciliations, and strict compliance with regulatory and internal control standards, safeguarding client assets and supporting smooth coordination with brokerage firms, banks, and market infrastructure entities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage client equity and cash transactions, including account openings, share deposits/withdrawals, cash deposits/withdrawals, IPOs, capital increases, and corporate actions.
• Perform daily reconciliations of shareholdings, cash balances, settlement accounts, and brokerage positions, promptly resolving discrepancies.
• Coordinate with brokerage firms, banks, Maqasa, and internal departments to ensure accurate execution and timely settlement of transactions.
• Process dividends, trading surpluses/deficits, and handle special cases such as deceased client portfolios in line with regulatory and internal procedures.
• Review market announcements, maintain updated records, and manage Sharia‑compliant equity lists as directed by the Sharia Board.
• Prepare daily and periodic operational and financial reports for management review.
• Ensure full compliance with CMA regulations, internal policies, and operational control frameworks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in securities operations, settlement, brokerage operations, or financial services.
• Strong understanding of equity markets, settlement cycles, and cash management processes.
• Experience working with market infrastructure entities such as Maqasa, brokerage firms, and banks.
• Excellent reconciliation and analytical abilities with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work under deadline‑driven environments with strict cut‑off times.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with trading or back‑office systems is a plus.

Required skills

• Excel