SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER- PAYMENTS- DUBAI:
We are partnering exclusively with one of the fastest growing FinTech businesses in the MENA region!
The business are looking to appoint a Senior Executive Officer to lead through licensing, launch and subsequent growth.
About the Role:
- Hold overall executive responsibility for the regulated DIFC entity, reporting directly to the Board
- Lead the business through DFSA authorisation, controlled launch and early-stage growth
- Act as a key senior point of contact with the DFSA
- Execute the company's business plan and oversee day-to-day commercial and operational performance
- Build and lead the initial UAE leadership team as the business scales
- Oversee governance, compliance, AML, risk, capital, liquidity and operational controls
- Manage key external relationships including banking, payment, card scheme, processing and technology partners
- Establish a strong culture balancing commercial growth, regulatory compliance and customer protection.
Role Requirements:
- Significant senior leadership experience within payments, FinTech, e-money, banking or regulated financial services
- Previous CEO, Managing Director, General Manager, Country Head or equivalent experience with P&L responsibility
- Strong experience working directly with DFSA, CBUAE, SAMA, FSRA or another comparable financial regulator
- Regulatory authorisation/licensing and regulated business launch experience highly desirable
- Strong understanding of governance, AML, risk, compliance and prudential requirements
- Experience across cards, issuing, acquiring, payment accounts, processing, safeguarding or money services.
- Comfortable operating hands-on within an early-stage environment and building teams/functions from the ground up.
Additional Information:
- Salary: 50,000 AED – 80,000 AED per month + a a 10% performance related bonus.
- Location: Dubai, 5 days per week in the office.
- Benefits: UAE residency visa and comprehensive health insurance for you and your family.
- Reporting: Directly to the Board/Governing Body.
If this sounds like you, please click apply below!