Strategy Associate Director

BTSE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a strategic leader to oversee high-priority projects, focusing on scaling its API broker business. This senior position involves leading cross-functional initiatives, collaborating with various teams, and driving business growth in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate should possess a strong leadership background and familiarity with API trading workflows. Competitive compensation and team-building programs are offered in this full-time role.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Team-building programs

Company events

Qualifications

• Proven success in independently delivering new business lines and initiatives.
• In-depth understanding of API-based trading workflows.
• Strong ability to collaborate with, develop, and guide multiple teams towards shared objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional strategic projects from conception through to execution.
• Define and implement the expansion strategy for the API broker programme.
• Cultivate key relationships with high-value API clients and broker partners.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

API trading knowledge

Self-motivation

Job description

About BTSE

BTSE Group is a global leader in fintech and blockchain technology, anchored by three core business pillars: Exchange, Payments, and Infrastructure Development. We serve over 100 corporate clients worldwide, providing white-label exchange and payment solutions, including exchange infrastructure hosting and development, custody, wallets, payments, blockchain integration, trading, and more. The roles offered may be on-site, remote, or hybrid, in collaboration with our local partner.

The Opportunity

BTSE is seeking a strategic leader to report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer. This senior position will own high-priority, cross-functional projects – beginning with the development and scaling of our API broker business – and will evolve to lead other strategic growth areas as the company expands. You will help shape strategic direction, lead new initiatives end-to-end, and assume greater responsibility based on performance and organisational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Company-Wide Strategic Initiatives: Lead cross-functional strategic projects from conception through to execution. Assess emerging business lines and devise strategies for market entry, competitive positioning, and growth. Work closely with the CSO and other senior leaders to shape and execute top-level strategic initiatives.
• API Broker Business Leadership: Define and implement the expansion strategy for the API broker programme. Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to align API offerings with market demand. Establish frameworks with the Data Team to monitor API client performance and refine the value proposition. Cultivate key relationships with high-value API clients and broker partners.

Requirements

• Proven success in independently delivering new business lines and initiatives.
• In-depth understanding of API-based trading workflows.
• Strong ability to collaborate with, develop, and guide multiple teams towards shared objectives.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and possesses a builder mindset – the role is expected to evolve with company needs and individual strengths.
• Highly self-motivated and capable of operating autonomously.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.
• Various team-building programs and company events.
• And many more! Apply and let us tell you more!

Job Details

Seniority level Director

Employment type Full-time

Job function Business Development and Sales