Senior Associate - Financial Services & Program Delivery

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional market leader in financial services is seeking a Senior Associate to support Financial Services initiatives in Dubai. The role involves coordinating project planning and execution across various teams, ensuring go-to-market readiness, and maintaining strong project discipline through effective communication and governance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong stakeholder management skills. Join a vibrant team dedicated to creating memorable experiences.

Benefits

Friendly work environment

Diverse and talented colleagues

Leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline essential.
• Proven ability in delivery governance and project controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery planning and execution across diverse teams.
• Maintain structured delivery plans and track project progress.
• Drive effective cross-functional communication and align stakeholders.

Skills

Project governance

Delivery planning

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Management, or related discipline

Job description

Senior Associate - Financial Services & Program Delivery | Emirati Talent

Role Summary

The Senior Associate – Financial Services & Program Delivery supports the delivery of Financial Services initiatives by coordinating project governance, delivery planning, and cross‑functional execution across Product, Marketing, Commercial, and Operations teams. The role plays a key part in maintaining delivery discipline through strong project controls, clear communication, and effective coordination, while ensuring go‑to‑market readiness and smooth launch execution across all stakeholders.

Role Profile

• Coordinate delivery planning and execution across Product, Marketing, Commercial, Operations, and Technology teams
• Maintain structured delivery plans, timelines, and prioritised workstream backlogs
• Track progress, dependencies, risks, and issues, escalating potential delays early
• Support go‑to‑market and launch coordination across product, operational, and marketing activities
• Ensure delivery governance through accurate documentation, reporting, and action tracking
• Prepare clear status updates and delivery insights for stakeholders and leadership
• Support project reviews, approvals, and delivery checkpoints to maintain discipline
• Drive effective cross‑functional communication and alignment across all stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Management, or a related discipline
• Exposure to financial services, fintech, payments, or regulated consumer services preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with the ability to support business cases and formal documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven stakeholder management ability

What We Offer

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and is excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.