Dubai-Based COO: Fintech Ops & Compliance Leader

Crypto Recruit; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 550,000 - 919,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee its operational framework. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience and a proven track record in regulated financial institutions. Responsibilities include driving operational excellence, aligning teams, and ensuring compliance with global standards. The role requires fluency in both Russian and English and the ability to relocate to Dubai for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience as a COO, CEO, or VP of Operations.
• Hands-on experience in compliance, risk, and financial operations.
• Exceptional communication and strategic alignment skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across various departments.
• Translate CEO's vision into execution plans and KPIs.
• Partner with CFO on financial operations and budgeting.
• Work on compliance, regulatory reporting, and audits.
• Streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.

Skills

Fluency in Russian

Fluency in English

Operational leadership

Analytical decision-making

Stakeholder management

Job description

A leading financial services firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee its operational framework. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience and a proven track record in regulated financial institutions. Responsibilities include driving operational excellence, aligning teams, and ensuring compliance with global standards. The role requires fluency in both Russian and English and the ability to relocate to Dubai for this position.