IBOR Stream Lead

Job Title: IBOR Stream Lead Location: UAE (On-site) Contract Duration: 9 Months Start Date: April 2026 (Immediate / Short Notice) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced IBOR Stream Lead to support a critical investment platform implementation project in the UAE. The consultant will be responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of the Investment Book of Records (IBOR) stream, ensuring alignment with business, operational, and technical requirements. Key Responsibilities • Lead the IBOR stream within an investment platform implementation program • Drive end-to-end design, configuration, and delivery of IBOR solutions • Collaborate with front-office, middle-office, and operations stakeholders to define requirements • Ensure accurate setup of positions, transactions, valuations, and performance calculations • Oversee data migration, reconciliation, and validation processes • Manage integration points between IBOR and other systems (e.g., ABOR, risk, accounting) • Provide subject matter expertise on investment lifecycle processes (trade capture to reporting) • Lead workshops, stakeholder discussions, and solution design sessions • Ensure delivery is aligned with project timelines, governance, and quality standards • Support testing phases including SIT, UAT, and production readiness Key Requirements • Strong hands-on experience with SimCorp Dimension (mandatory) • Proven track record delivering IBOR implementations or transformations • Deep understanding of Investment Book of Records (IBOR) frameworks and data models • Experience working as a Stream Lead / Functional Lead on large-scale programs • Solid knowledge of:• Trade lifecycle (Front-to-Back) • Portfolio management & valuation • Performance measurement • Reconciliation processes • Experience in data migration and system integration within investment platforms • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills • Ability to operate in client-facing, high-pressure environments Nice to Have • Previous experience working in the Middle East / UAE • Exposure to multi-asset classes (Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, etc.) • Experience with ABOR / Accounting modules is a plus • Fluent English (mandatory); additional languages are a plus