Executive Operations Manager (Pathway to Chief of Staff)

DISCOVERED; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulated technology firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a high-impact professional for a strategic role that interfaces with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years in management consulting or operational leadership within regulated or fintech environments. Responsibilities include strategic execution and stakeholder management. This role offers clear advancement opportunities into senior leadership positions and thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability context.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of experience in management consulting or operational leadership roles.
• Strong exposure to regulated environments or fintech.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and complex priorities.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with senior leadership as a strategic partner.
• Act as a force multiplier across operations, strategy, and execution.

Skills

Management consulting

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Operational leadership

Job description

The Opportunity

This is a high-trust, high-impact role inside a regulated, institutional-grade technology business operating in a complex financial environment. The position is designed for a sharp operator who wants to move beyond advisory work and step into real ownership, influence, and execution.

You will work directly with senior leadership, acting as a force multiplier across operations, strategy, and execution. Think less “support”, moreright hand to leadership, with exposure across compliance, finance, technology, people, and growth initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone who wants a clear runway into a Chief of Staff or senior leadership position and thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments.

Key Requirements

• 4–6+ years experience in management consulting, strategy, or operational leadership roles
• Strong exposure to regulated environments, fintech, financial services, or institutional platforms
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders, complex priorities, and confidential matters
• Sharp operational mindset with strategic thinking capability
• Experience working in the UAE business environment
• Ambition, maturity, and sound judgment (yes, this actually matters)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Hybrid)