Advisory Manager - KSA

Overview

Moomoo Arabia Capital, a division of FUTU Group, is expanding its footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by assembling a dedicated local team to provide superior advisory services. This foundational role, based in Riyadh, is responsible for establishing and leading the licensed advisory business line, reporting directly to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and administer frameworks for client risk profiling and suitability assessments before delivering advisory recommendations.
• Design diversified portfolio strategies and model asset allocations that comply with defined client risk limits.
• Review and authorize advisory disclosures, fee models, and conflict-of-interest documentation to ensure transparency and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with Compliance and Risk departments to uphold stringent advisory policies, maintaining a zero breach standard.
• Recruit, train, and oversee a focused team of certified investment advisors to support business expansion.
• Work with regional product teams to customize advisory and wealth management tools catered to the Saudi market.
• Engage directly with premium and high-net-worth investors, delivering insight into macroeconomic and market conditions.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for the advisory business during regulatory audits and inspections by the CMA.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 7 to 10 years of substantive experience within advisory roles and capital markets.
• At least 5 years of experience managing teams effectively.
• Possession of CME-1 and CME-4 certifications is mandatory.
• Background in asset management firms, wealth management platforms, or investment banking with a focus on institutional clients is highly advantageous.
• Solid understanding of advisory compliance standards including policies, KYC processes, suitability assessments, and internal controls.
• Must fulfill the fit-and-proper criteria as stipulated by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia.
• Proficiency in both Arabic and English languages is essential.

Preferred Experience and Attributes

• In-depth comprehension of both local and global investment landscapes.
• Strong familiarity or experience with fintech environments, particularly app-based brokerage or advisory platforms.