Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
AI Learning Designer - EdTech (French fluent )
paradox
Staff Software Engineer I (Architecture)
Careem
Senior DevOps Engineer - (Remotely)
KHOUBOURAT
Head of MENA
David Kennedy Recruitment
Discover more opportunities than anywhere else. Find more jobs nowAccountant - remote
Sowelo Consulting K.
PHS Job 3105, Full-Time Permanent English-Speaking Live-Out Nanny Job in Dubai, Salary: startin[...]
Perfect Household Staff
Connect with headhunters to apply for similar jobsSenior Tech Recruiter - 360 business Development and Sourcing
MaxAccelerate
Business Development Representative – Dubai (Commission Based Only)
MAIN Marketing Agency
Head of Technical Support - remote
Sowelo Consulting K.
Director-Customer Order Experience PGL
Johnson & Johnson
Regional Manager Immigration UAE
Deel
Remote Senior Tech Recruiter — 360 Desk, 50% Commission
MaxAccelerate
Dubai B2B Sales Rep for FMCG Marketing — Commission-Only
MAIN Marketing Agency
Private Nurses for VIP Client on a Private Yacht
Medical Staff Talent
Remote Field Service Engineer – Water & UV Systems
Veralto
GCC SaaS Mid-Market Account Executive (Inventory & Growth)
Crunchtime
Part-Time Customer Service Associate – Remote
Mashreq Bank
Online Customer Service Representative – Remote Position
Mashreq Bank
[Hiring] Sr Stock Admin REMOTE USA
Gulf Career Hunt
Email Customer Support Representative – Remote Role
Mashreq Bank
Chat Support Agent – Work From Home Customer Service
Mashreq Bank
Head of MENA
Job summary
A regulated brokerage is seeking an experienced Head of MENA to lead its expansion across the Middle East from Dubai. The role involves establishing operations, executing regional strategies, and managing partnerships while ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have a track record in financial services entities, especially in Forex or Equities, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers growth opportunities in both technical and leadership capacities, with a flexible location and full-time commitment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven track record in establishing financial services in Dubai or MENA.
- Experience in Forex and/or Equities is highly preferred.
- Fluency in English; Arabic is a strong advantage.
Responsibilities
- Lead setup and licensing of operations in Dubai.
- Define and execute regional strategy for market entry.
- Identify and build partnerships with key stakeholders.
Skills
On behalf of our client a regulated brokerage we are seeking an experienced Head of MENA to lead the companys expansion across Middle East. Dubai. With a strong global presence we are looking to expand into the MENA region to spearhead our regional strategy regulatory setup and market growth.
Location: Remote
- Flexible location (regional presence preferred).
- Full-time role with frequent travel across MENA.
- Lead the setup and licensing of the companys operations in Dubai in compliance with local financial regulations.
- Define and execute the regional strategy for market entry business development and long-term expansion.
- Identify and build strategic partnerships with key stakeholders institutions and regulators in the MENA region.
- Drive business development initiatives focusing on client acquisition onboarding and retention.
- Recruit mentor and manage a local team to support operations and growth in the region.
- Monitor market trends competition and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and competitiveness.
- Act as the primary representative of the company in the MENA region ensuring strong visibility and brand positioning.
- Collaborate with global leadership teams to align regional strategies with the overall company vision.
- Proven track record in establishing and managing financial services entities in Dubai or wider MENA region (experience in Forex and/or Equities is highly preferred).
- Strong background in business development sales and market expansion within financial services.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks in Dubai (DFSA ADGM SCA or similar).
- Extensive network of industry contacts across MENA.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and manage teams remotely.
- Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a strong advantage.
Our client offers an exciting challenging role in a collaborative dynamic environment. The right person will find many career growth opportunities in their company whether you want to advance your technical skills or aspire to leadership in the future.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.