Marketing Manager

Remitly; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Marketing Manager for the UAE. This role involves shaping and driving the local marketing strategy, managing a multi-million dollar budget, and launching high-impact marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of marketing experience in the UAE and a strong understanding of the media landscape. Responsibilities also include community and influencer marketing, and collaboration with diverse teams. Competitive benefits are offered, ensuring a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Income Protection

Housing Allowance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Commuter Reimbursement

Mental Health & Family Forming benefits

Learning & development benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of marketing experience in the UAE.
• Experience in fintech or regulated categories is a bonus.
• Strong knowledge of traditional and digital media.

Responsibilities

• Lead the marketing strategy for Remitly in the UAE.
• Manage a multi-million US dollar marketing budget.
• Oversee community and influencer marketing programs.

Skills

Marketing experience

Understanding of local media landscape

Ability to launch marketing programs

Community marketing experience

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

Job Description

At Remitly we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access move and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011 weve tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally providing secure simple and reliable ways to manage their money ensuring true peace of mind. Whether its supporting loved ones back home growing a business across continents or pursuing new opportunities abroad were not just here to move money were here to move our global customers forward.

Were looking for builders reimaginers and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology trust and transformation. If thats you and youre ready to do the most meaningful work of your careerwe invite you to join over 2800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.

About the Role

As Marketing Manager for the UAE you will be the local marketing lead for Remitly responsible for shaping and driving the marketing strategy and implementation across the UAE. You will lead the launch and scaling of Remitly in market owning strategic marketing programs that build awareness trust and establish Remitly as a leading financial services brand in the region. Youll work closely with regional and global stakeholders as well as agency partners to deliver high impact culturally relevant marketing campaigns that drive growth in line with business objectives.

You Will

• Act as Remitlys marketing leader for the UAE bringing deep cultural fluency across key diaspora audiences (e.g. IND PAK PHL) as well as white collar expat segments (e.g. GBR USA CAN AUS)
• Define and lead an integrated marketing strategy spanning brand and performance led activity across channels such as ATL influencers community marketing large scale events and sponsorships. As well as partnering closely with our inhouse performance and digital marketing team
• Own and lead community and influencer marketing programs including partnerships ambassador strategies sponsorships events and negotiations
• Partner closely with local General Management product legal and compliance teams to identify growth opportunities and translate these into clear marketing plans and agency briefs
• Serve as the regional marketing lead within cross-functional squads representing the UAE in global planning and ensuring regional priorities are reflected in quarterly and annual plans
• Build and scale marketing programs from 01 testing iterating and establishing repeatable playbooks across the UAE
• Define success metrics and oversee measurement of brand and marketing performance in close partnership with marketing analytics and consumer insights teams
• Own manage and optimise a multi million US dollar marketing budget to balance short term impact with long term brand building

You Have

• Minimum 810 years of marketing experience in the UAE with a strong understanding of the local media agency publisher landscape and operating in a regulated environment. Experience in fintech payments or similarly regulated categories (a bonus not essential)
• A proven ability to launch and scale marketing programs in fast growth environments
• Comfort operating as the sole in market marketing lead acting as the voice of the UAE among regional and global leadership while collaborating closely with multinational teams across multiple time zones
• Extensive experience planning and activating traditional media (e.g. OOH radio sponsorships) alongside digital channels
• Strong experience across influencers creators and community marketing with a hands on mindset and comfort attending events during evenings or weekends when needed
• Fluent in English with Arabic or Hindi/Urdu a bonus but not essential

Our Benefits

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance & Income Protection
• Housing Allowance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Commuter Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Family Forming benefits
• Learning & development benefits

Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation Together

At Remitly we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates a consistent meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their teams specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships fueling creativity and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

At Remitly we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Required Experience

Manager