Remote COO — Scaling a Global Crypto Exchange

CXM

Dubai

On-site

AED 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

14 days+
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Flexible work model (hybrid or remote)

Job summary

CXM in Dubai is seeking a results‑driven Chief Operating Officer to launch and scale a cryptocurrency exchange remotely, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence across all functions.

You will build a compact, high‑performing operations team, define a licensing roadmap, establish fiat on/off‑ramps, and drive growth with a clear UVP, partner networks, and a world‑class back office.

Qualifications

  • Strategic and operational planning aligned with company goals.
  • Deep understanding of crypto ecosystem, IBs, KOLs, and fiat/crypto flows.
  • Familiarity with global licensing, risk frameworks, and crypto exchange controls.
  • Proven track record leading lean, high-performing cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to define and govern core tech stacks (KYC, fraud prevention, CS).
  • Experience mapping customer journeys and optimizing UX across digital platforms.
  • Ability to design KPIs and BI dashboards for exec and board reporting.
  • Experience MVP launches and validating product-market fit.
  • Ability to specify business requirements for CRM, client portals, and back-office systems.

Responsibilities

  • Establish internal operational policies and partner standards for scalable execution.
  • Recruit, structure, and lead a sales team focused on IBs/KOLs.
  • Build a compact marketing team for events, affiliate programs, and performance marketing.
  • Identify PSPs to support fiat on/off ramps in key markets.
  • Set up and operationalize a customer support function with training and certification.
  • Develop a comprehensive business plan and execution roadmap.
  • Lead MVP rollout, user testing, and validate product-market fit.
  • Establish tech infrastructure for fraud prevention, compliance, and risk management.
  • Define KPIs for processes and implement BI dashboards for reporting.
  • Map end-to-end customer journeys to optimize retention and conversions.

Skills

Strategic and operational planning
Crypto-native business development
Regulatory & compliance
Cross-functional leadership
Technology infrastructure oversight
Customer journey design
KPI design & BI reporting
MVP/product-market validation
Vendor management & CRM systems

Job description

CXM in Dubai is seeking a results‑driven Chief Operating Officer to launch and scale a cryptocurrency exchange remotely, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence across all functions.

You will build a compact, high‑performing operations team, define a licensing roadmap, establish fiat on/off‑ramps, and drive growth with a clear UVP, partner networks, and a world‑class back office.

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