Director CFCR Digital Assets UAE

Job Summary

As the Director of CFCR for Digital Assets you will be instrumental in driving commerce and prosperity by integrating cutting-edge digital asset solutions that align with our firms vision and client-centric values.

The role demands an action-oriented mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams, fostering innovation and a customer-focused approach. You will be expected to provide clear guidance and inspire trust, navigating ambiguity with confidence while making high-quality decisions that balance strategic foresight with technical aptitude.

We are looking for professionals who thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrate courage to challenge the status quo, and possess a nimble learning approach to address emerging challenges and opportunities in the digital financial landscape. This position is suited for individuals who can cultivate talent, drive a compelling vision and purpose, and exhibit a strategic mindset underpinned by thorough technical competencies in digital asset management and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

As the Director, CFCR for Digital Assets, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Leading and implementing the digital asset strategy in alignment with Standard Chartered’s broader commercial and regulatory objectives.
• Driving cross-functional initiatives that enhance digital asset capabilities and risk management frameworks.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders across compliance, finance, technology, and risk to ensure seamless integration of digital asset solutions.
• Monitoring and interpreting regulatory developments in the UAE and global markets to ensure proactive compliance and strategic agility.
• Engaging with external partners, regulators, and industry bodies to position Standard Chartered as a thought leader in digital asset innovation.
• Developing and nurturing talent to build a resilient, future-ready digital asset workforce.
• Providing clear communication and reporting to senior leadership on progress, risks, opportunities, and strategic insights related to digital assets.
  
  

This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership capabilities, who can handle ambiguity with confidence and inspire teams to achieve ambitious goals.

Skills And Experience

Candidates interested in this role should have a proven track record in the financial services sector, particularly with exposure to digital assets, blockchain technologies, or crypto-regulations. Strong technical expertise combined with commercial insight is essential.

We Encourage Applicants Who Demonstrate

• Robust leadership skills with a focus on talent development and team empowerment.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and translate requirements into actionable business strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• A strategic outlook complemented by operational excellence and decision-making capabilities in dynamic environments.
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethical behaviour.
• A drive for continuous learning and innovation in rapidly evolving financial technologies.
  
  

About Standard Chartered

Were an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, weve worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If youre looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we cant wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, youll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together We

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term
  
  

What We Offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

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