Life at Premier Invest

 Senior Vice President level
 Reporting to SEO of Investment Advisory Firm
 Abu Dhabi based
 ADGM/FSRA Approved
 Salary: competitive and attractive benefits

The Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (COMLRO) is a senior leadership position responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing oversight of the firm's regulatory compliance and financial crime prevention frameworks. Operating within PIPL, a Category 3C regulated environment under the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the COMLRO ensures full adherence to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) rulebooks, UAE Federal Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation, and international best practices in financial crime prevention.
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As an FSRA Approved Person holding the dual mandatory Controlled Functions of Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer, the COMLRO serves as the primary regulatory liaison with the FSRA and the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). This role demands an authoritative, independent professional capable of balancing robust regulatory oversight with the commercial objectives of a dynamic investment management firm.
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Key Responsibilities
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Compliance Officer Responsibilities:
Regulatory Framework Management: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance policies, procedures, manuals, and controls tailored to PIPL Category 3C firm status, ensuring ongoing alignment with the ADGM General Rulebook (GEN), Conduct of Business Rulebook (COBS), Fund Rulebook (FUNDS), and Prudential Rulebook (PRU).
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Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP): Design and execute a robust, risk-based Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP) to test the effectiveness of internal controls. Identify compliance gaps, track remediation efforts, and ensure timely resolution by business function managers.
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Regulatory Liaison & Reporting: Serve as the principal point of contact for the FSRA. Manage all regulatory correspondence, thematic reviews, supervisory visits, and external audits. Prepare and submit accurate and timely regulatory returns, notifications, and filings in accordance with FSRA requirements.
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Advisory & Business Support: Provide strategic regulatory guidance to the SEO, Board of Directors, and senior management regarding the impact of regulatory developments on business operations, new product offerings, and strategic initiatives.
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Governance & Record Keeping: Maintain statutory registers including conflicts of interest, personal account dealing, complaints, compliance breaches, and data protection incidents. Actively manage adherence to the complaints handling process in accordance with GEN Chapter 7.
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Systems & Controls Oversight: Ensure the firm's compliance arrangements satisfy ADGM GEN Rules 3.3.7 to 3.3.12, including the maintenance of adequate systems and controls to monitor and manage regulatory risk.
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Data Protection Compliance: Ensure the firm's data handling practices comply with ADGM Data Protection Regulations 2021, advising staff on obligations and maintaining a register of processing operations.

3.2 Money Laundering Reporting Officer Responsibilities (AML 12.3.1)
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Financial Crime Framework: Establish and maintain the firm's AML, Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), and Proliferation Financing (PF) policies, procedures, systems, and controls in accordance with the ADGM AML Rulebook (VER10), UAE Federal AML legislation, and Cabinet Resolution No. (74) of 2020.
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Customer Due Diligence (CDD) & KYC: Oversee the client onboarding process, ensuring rigorous CDD and KYC procedures are applied. Conduct or approve Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for High-Risk clients, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and complex ownership structures.
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Transaction Monitoring & Suspicious Activity Reporting: Act as the designated point of contact for internal notifications of suspicious activity from employees (AML 12.3.1(b)). Conduct thorough investigations and, where appropriate, file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) with the UAE FIU via the goAML platform.
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Sanctions Compliance: Manage the firm's sanctions compliance programme, ensuring daily screening of clients, counterparties, and transactions against UN, UAE local, US OFAC, EU, and other relevant international sanctions lists (AML Chapter 11).
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Risk Assessment: Conduct and regularly update the firm's Business Risk Assessment (BRA) and Customer Risk Assessments (CRA) in accordance with AML Chapters 5, 6, and 7 to identify and mitigate financial crime vulnerabilities.
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Semi-Annual MLRO Reporting (AML 12.4.1): Prepare and present the semi-annual MLRO report to the Board or Senior Management covering all matters specified in AML Rule 12.4.1, including compliance status, SAR activity, and emerging financial crime risks. Provide a copy to the FSRA as required under AML Rule 12.4.3.
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AML Training & Awareness: Design and deliver mandatory AML/CTF/PF training to all relevant employees at appropriate and regular intervals, ensuring staff understand their obligations under AML Chapter 13.
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Deputy MLRO Management: Ensure a suitably qualified Deputy MLRO is appointed and adequately prepared to fulfil the MLRO role in the event of absence, as required by AML Rule 12.1.5.

Premier Investment Holdings Ltd is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO & Managing Partner in our Abu Dhabi and London offices.
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The successful candidate will be highly organised, discreet, and proactive, with proven experience supporting senior executives in a fast paced, international environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the centre of a growing financial services group engaged in high profile global transactions.
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Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Attractive with additional benefits
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Executive Assistant role is to support the SEO and oversee daily operations at the Abu Dhabi office. This dual-role position requires someone capable of managing complex executive schedules and communications while ensuring the efficient functioning of the office environment. The successful candidate will be discreet, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple responsibilities involving both high-level executive support and operational coordination.
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Key Responsibilities
• Manage the Managing Partner’s calendar, including scheduling meetings and appointments.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly schedules for the SEO\
• Prioritise and confirm internal and external meeting requests based on urgency and alignment with business priorities
• Send calendar invites and reminders with meeting agendas and relevant documentation
• Monitor scheduling conflicts and proactively suggest solutions
• Coordinate national and international travel arrangements and prepare itineraries.
• Book flights, accommodation, ground transportation, and meeting venues, working in collaboration with the appointed travel agent.
• Prepare and share detailed travel itineraries, including time zones, local contacts and logistical notes
• Monitor travel cancellations or changes and rebook as necessary
• Ensure travel costs are aligned with budget and company travel policy

• Draft, edit, and prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and internal documents.
• Draft emails, letters, memos, and announcements for the SEO
• Prepare internal reports and briefing documents
• Maintain organised electronic and physical filing systems.
• Create and maintain folders for correspondence, contracts and strategic documents
• Limit access to confidential files and maintain access logs when necessary
• Handle confidential information with utmost discretion.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive business, legal, and personnel information
• Act with professional integrity in all situations involving sensitive matters
• Securely store documents related to company strategy, legal matters, and HR issues
• Act as liaison between the SEO/Managing Partner and internal/external stakeholders.
• Communicate on behalf of the Managing Partner with staff, clients, partners, NED and other stakeholders
• Coordinate meeting logistics and document sharing with stakeholders
• Follow up on action items and decisions made during meetings
• Maintain up-to-date contact lists and stakeholder communication record
• Provide administrative support to the executive team as needed.
• Assist other senior executives with meeting logistics, travel planning, or document preparation
• Coordinate executive team calendars for board and strategy meetings
• Compile executive team reporting packs or dashboards when required
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Premier Investment Partners Limited (PIPL) is expanding its Fund Management team and seeking a talented Investment Manager / Investment Analyst to support our USD 500m Africa Growth Fund — a private credit strategy focused on high‑impact sectors across Africa and the Caribbean.
Join a fast‑growing, mission‑driven financial services firm connecting global capital with transformative opportunities across the South‑South corridor.

What You’ll Do
• Analyse borrowers, build financial models, and assess capital structures
• Support origination, due diligence, and execution of private credit transactions
• Prepare investment memos and present to internal committees
• Monitor portfolio companies and identify emerging risks
• Conduct sector research and help source new opportunities
• Work closely with senior investment professionals across direct lending, mezzanine, and special situations

What We’re Looking For
• 1–3 years’ experience in investment analysis, credit, corporate finance, or related fields
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of accounting and credit metrics
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field
• (Bonus) MBA or CFA
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Regulatory Knowledge (Preferred)
• FSRA rules (COBS, AML/CTF, FATCA/CRS)
• Prudential reporting (EPRS)
• Collective Investment Fund regulations

Why Join PIPL?
• Exposure to high‑impact transactions across emerging markets
• Professional development, certifications, and mentorship
• Dynamic, collaborative, and growth‑focused environment
• Attractive salary + benefits

Send your CV and cover letter to HR@premierinvest.com
PIPL is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion.

Premier Investment Holdings Limited (PIHL) is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Financial Controller to join our Group Finance function in Abu Dhabi.
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Reporting directly to the Group Chief Financial Officer, this is a critical leadership role responsible for strengthening the Group's financial control environment, driving reporting excellence, ensuring robust governance, and supporting the continued development of a scalable and sustainable finance operating model.

The Opportunity
‍This role presents a unique opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who enjoys building structure, accountability, and operational excellence within a growing organisation.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the Group's financial control framework, month-end close process, management reporting, reconciliations, audit readiness, regulatory reporting, finance systems optimisation, and process improvement initiatives.

Working closely with the Group CFO, you will provide the financial control infrastructure and reliable financial information required to support strategic decision-making and the Group's long-term growth agenda.

‍Key Responsibilities
• Lead the day-to-day financial control and accounting operations across the Group
• Drive the monthly close process, management reporting, and balance sheet governance.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory reporting requirements
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and finance SOPs.
• Support the optimisation and ongoing development of the Group's ERP environment, including Odoo.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to improve finance processes and controls.
• Lead finance remediation and transformation initiatives to establish a sustainable operating model.
• Provide high-quality financial information and analysis to support executive decision-making

‍What We're Looking For
Essential Qualifications & Experience
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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Professional accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent preferred.
• 5-8+ years of progressive experience in financial control, accounting, or finance management roles.
• Strong experience in month-end close, management reporting, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Proven experience supporting audits and working with external auditors.• Experience in regulatory reporting and governance environments.
• Strong ERP systems experience and advanced Excel skills.

‍Highly Advantageous
• Experience within financial services, investment holding companies, banking, asset management, or other regulated sectors
• Experience with Odoo or comparable ERP platforms.
• Exposure to finance transformation, remediation, or operating model improvement programmes
• Strong understanding of VAT, intercompany accounting, and group reporting environments.
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‍Who You Are
‍You are:
✅ Hands-on and execution-focused
✅ Highly analytical and detail-oriented
✅ Structured, organised, and accountable
✅ Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment
✅ A strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
✅ Passionate about building sustainable controls, processes, and reporting frameworks
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‍Why Join Us?
‍This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening the finance function of a growing investment group. You will work directly with senior leadership, contribute to meaningful transformation initiatives, and help build a world-class finance organisation that supports the Group's continued growth.
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📍 Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
📩Apply Now: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV directly to HR@premierinvest.com.

Premier Investment Partners Limited (PIPL) is expanding its Investment Banking & Advisory team and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Banker / Relationship Manager, Sovereigns and Corporates to lead client coverage, originate high value transactions, and drive strategic advisory mandates M&A, capital markets, and structured finance.
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As part of Premier Investment Holding Limited (PIHL), you’ll help connect global capital with transformative opportunities across Africa, the Caribbean, and the wider South South corridor.
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What You’ll Do
• Originate and execute M&A, capital markets, and strategic advisory transactions
• Build and manage senior level client relationships (C suite, boards, institutional investors)
• Lead deal teams across due diligence, valuation, structuring, and negotiations
• Develop sector strategies and deliver high impact client pitches
• Mentor junior bankers and contribute to business growth and innovation

What We’re Looking For
• 8–12+ years’ experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or private equity
• Strong financial modelling and valuation expertise (DCF, LBO, M&A)
• Proven track record in deal origination and revenue generation
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/CFA preferred
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Why Join Us?
• Work on high impact transactions across emerging markets
• Be part of a mission driven, fast growing financial services group
• Strong culture of integrity, innovation, and collaboration
• Professional development, certifications, and career growth opportunities
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Apply Now
Submit your CV and cover letter to HR@premierinvest.com

PIPL is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

Premier Trading Services (PTS) — a subsidiary of Premier Invest — is expanding its Coverage & Trade Sales team. We provide liquidity, trade financing, and commodity‑linked solutions to financial institutions across Africa and the Caribbean. Operating from Dubai’s DMCC, we connect global liquidity pools with emerging‑market banks through strong credit, compliance, and distribution capabilities.

If you’re a driven trade finance professional with a passion for origination, client coverage, and portfolio growth, this role puts you at the centre of PTS’s commercial expansion.

What You’ll Do
• Originate new financial institutions across Africa & the Caribbean
• Drive sales execution, pipeline conversion, and facility activation
• Lead onboarding (NDA, KYC/AML, eligibility checks, credit docs)
• Pitch liquidity solutions and convert prospects into active counterparties
• Monitor utilisation, rollover activity, and portfolio performance
• Maintain strong senior‑level relationships with banks and partners
• Report KPIs on origination, utilisation, revenue, and SLA compliance
• Support the Director/CEO with market intelligence and strategic insights

What You Bring
• 5–8 years in trade finance sales, FI coverage, transaction banking, or structured trade
• Proven track record of meeting sales, utilisation, and revenue targets
• Strong understanding of LCs, SBLCs, FI credit, and onboarding processes
• Experience working with African FIs (Caribbean exposure is a plus)
• Excellent relationship‑building, communication, and organisational skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
• (Bonus) MBA, CFA, CDCS, ACT, or multilingual skills (French/Arabic/Portuguese)

Why Join PTS?
• High‑impact role driving growth across emerging markets
• Direct exposure to senior banking executives and strategic decision‑making
• Fast‑paced, commercial environment with clear progression to Senior RM, Regional Lead, or Head of Coverage
• Collaborative culture with strong leadership support

Submit your CV and cover letter by emailing HR@premierinvest.com

PTS is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

Premier Investment Partners Limited (PIPL) is seeking an experienced Risk Officer to lead and enhance our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework within our ADGM regulated Category 3C Fund Management and Advisory business.
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If you’re a seasoned risk professional with strong investment, market, and operational risk expertise — and experience in a Tier 1 regulatory environment — this is a strategic, high visibility role at the heart of our organisation.
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What You’ll Do
• Design, implement, and maintain the firm’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework
• Develop and operationalise the Risk Appetite Statement and risk limits across all business lines
• Oversee investment, market, credit, liquidity, and operational risk
• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis for portfolios and managed funds
• Monitor counterparty exposures, portfolio risks, and operational controls
• Oversee Business Continuity (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DRP) programmes
• Assess technology, cyber, and outsourcing risks
• Prepare regulatory risk submissions (IRAP/ICAAP) and liaise with the FSRA
• Deliver risk reporting to the Board, Risk Committee, and SEO
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What You Bring
• 8–12 years’ experience in risk management within asset management, fund management, or financial services
• Strong background in investment risk, market risk, and operational risk
• Experience operating in ADGM (FSRA), DIFC (DFSA), FCA, or similar Tier 1 regulatory environments
• Proven ability to design ERM frameworks and conduct stress testing
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk, or related field
• Preferred: FRM, PRM, CFA, or equivalent professional certification
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and reporting skills
• Ability to operate independently as a Key Control Function
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Why Join PIPL?
• High impact role with direct exposure to senior leadership and the Board
• Opportunity to shape the firm’s risk culture and framework
• Work across diverse markets including Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean
• Professional development, certifications, and mentorship
• Collaborative, innovative, and mission driven environment
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Submit your CV and cover letter via HR@Premierinvest.com  

PIPL is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.