Regional Director – GCC (Business Head) AI Fintech

Cygnify; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Regional Director – GCC to spearhead the growth and management of operations across the region. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in enterprise software or financial services, showcasing strong leadership abilities and a proven track record in client relationship management. This senior role involves direct responsibility for market expansion and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet business goals.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise software, financial services, or fintech.
• Strong background in enterprise sales or business development with leadership progression.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead business operations and regional strategy across GCC markets.
• Drive market expansion and client engagement with local teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with banks and regulators.

Skills

Enterprise software knowledge

Client relationship management

Business development

Leadership

Job description

Overview

Role : Regional Director – GCC (Business Head) - AI Fintech

Location : Dubai, UAE

We are partnering with a Fintech client who is seeking a dynamic Regional Director to lead and expand its business across the GCC region. This is a senior leadership role with end-to-end responsibility for driving growth, managing client relationships, and overseeing regional operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead business operations and regional strategy across GCC markets
• Drive market expansion and client engagement in partnership with local and global teams
• Build and maintain senior relationships with banks, regulators, and enterprise clients
• Oversee execution and successful delivery of large-scale software roll-outs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business goals

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience, ideally in enterprise software, financial services, or fintech
• Strong background in enterprise sales or business development, with progression into broader leadership roles
• Demonstrated success in managing complex client relationships and navigating large organizations
• Experience overseeing multi-market software delivery and post-sales engagement
• Exposure to P&L or regional business ownership is an advantage
• Deep understanding of the GCC market, especially within banking or financial services