Internal Operations Junior Associate

In 2017, our founders started Sarwa due to a lack of financial services offered to most of the world, and out of a need to help empower people in the region to invest in their financial future. Sarwa is poised to continue growing into the go-to platform for people to grow their wealth.

We do this through expert, affordable and easy investing. We're a small team working on the region's first and fastest growing investment and personal finance platform, making investing easy, low-cost and transparent, with a human touch woven into every step of the process.

We are looking for an Internal Operations Junior Associate to join our team and support the day-to-day activities of our Internal Operations department. You will play a critical and exciting role in the growth and compliance of the Sarwa team.

This role blends elements of operations administration, UAE PRO responsibilities, compliance analysis, and People & Culture support. If you're someone who thrives on variety, has a background in administration or operations, is highly organized and detail-oriented, and enjoys tackling new challenges - this could be the perfect fit for you!

We are a remote-first team. Where you choose to work is up to you - we have an office in Abu Dhabi that you can utilize as often or little as you would like. 

Who you are:

• You have proven work experience as an executive assistant, people administrator, legal secretary or relevant governance type role.
• 1-3 years of professional experience (in a UAE regulated company, this is a plus).
• You have excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize important projects.
• You are comfortable with change and constantly find ways to be proactive and get things done.
• You pick up things quickly, your attitude and mindset is to do whatever it takes, never saying: 'that's not my job'.
• You have a background with an understanding and/or hands-on experience in UAE labour laws and government portal processes (this is a plus).

What you'll do:

• Support the day-to-day activities of our Internal Operations department.
• Issue standard template letters and agreements within given timeframes.
• People operations administration support including onboarding; visa and medical insurance processes; and employee records & compliance procedures.
• Maintain training records including compliance, cyber & security.
• Assist with annual service provider renewal negotiations; preparation of due diligence; and supporting legal compliance requirements.
• Build a strong rapport within Sarwa and communicate internally about Internal Operations related queries and issues, maintain internal PeoplePortal.
• Support & coordinate employee engagement events including team meetings
• Assist with adhoc reporting support for compliance, finance and IT teams.

Some of our benefits:

• Remote-first and flexible work environment
• Diverse, driven and supportive team with a positive work atmosphere (one of our core values)
• A culture of growth - being mentored, coached and supported to grow in your career
• Great company healthcare package
• Learning and development budget
• No fees on Sarwa's products