Advisory Manager

Job description

About the employer KSA the employer Arabia Capital is part of FUTU Group, a leading global digital brokerage and wealth management platform. As we deepen our presence in the Kingdom, we are building a local team to deliver world-class advisory services to clients in Saudi Arabia. About the Role To lead, design, and scale the organization's licensed advisory business line in Riyadh. Reporting to the CEO, this role is a foundational hire responsible for structuring client portfolio frameworks, overseeing suitability models, and building a high-performing advisory team. This position directs the advisory function, ensuring total compliance with market conduct and client protection rules. Responsibilities 1. Advisory Governance & Suitability • Suitability Frameworks: Design and oversee client risk-profiling and suitability assessment frameworks prior to issuing any advice. • Portfolio Construction: Structure diversified asset allocation strategies and model portfolios, ensuring all guidance aligns with client risk boundaries. • Disclosure Standards: Review and approve all advisory disclosure statements, fee structures, and conflict-of-interest logs. • Policy Enforcement: Partner closely with Compliance and Risk teams to maintain a zero-breach environment across all advisory activities. 2. Business & Team Scaling • Team Construction: Recruit, train, and manage a lean team of certified investment advisors as the business grows. • Product Alignment: Work with regional product teams to localize the application's advisory, wealth tools, and market insight features for Saudi users. • Client Engagement: Manage relationships with premium and High-Net-Worth (HNW) platform investors, providing macro market insights. • Regulatory Representation: Act as the technical point of contact for the advisory business line during routine CMA inspections and audits

Requirements

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in Advisory and Capital Markets.
• 5+ years of people management experience.
• Has CME-1 A&B Certificate
• Prior experience at an asset management firm, wealth management platform, or investment bank (institutional coverage) strongly preferred
• Demonstrated working knowledge of advisory policies, procedures, KYC, suitability frameworks, and internal controls.
• Must meet the CMA’s fit-and-proper requirements.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required
• Preferred Skills & Attributes
• Market Knowledge: Deep structural understanding of local & international investment.
• Fintech Mindset: Prior experience or strong comfort working within an app-based brokerage or advisory environment.

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