Job Description

  • Strategic leadership role driving fintech innovation
  • Shape the technology vision across payments & digital platforms

About Our Client

A leading organisation in the FS space is seeking a senior technology executive to lead its regulatory technology strategy and ensure compliance across its digital financial platforms. This is a strategic leadership role focused on aligning technology infrastructure, governance, and innovation with regulatory frameworks, particularly those set by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and other regional authorities.

Job Description

  • Define and execute the regulatory technology strategy, ensuring full alignment with UAE Central Bank and regional compliance frameworks.
  • Lead technology risk management, cybersecurity, data governance, and business continuity planning.
  • Act as the primary technology interface with regulatory bodies, including the CBUAE, supporting licensing, audits, and ongoing compliance.
  • Oversee secure cloud infrastructure and ensure platforms meet regulatory-grade standards for hosting, privacy, and resilience.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure fintech platforms are compliant by design while enabling secure innovation and growth.
  • Present regular updates to executive leadership and board committees on technology risk posture, compliance status, and strategic initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

  • 15+ years of technology leadership experience, including 5-7 years in regulated fintech, digital banking, or financial services.
  • Proven expertise in regulatory technology strategy, working directly with central banks or financial regulators.
  • Strong understanding of cloud native platforms, cybersecurity frameworks, and enterprise architecture in regulated environments.
  • Credible in front of both regulators and engineers, with the ability to translate compliance into practical technology frameworks.
  • UAE market experience is essential.

Whats on Offer

  • A strategic leadership platform to shape the regulatory and technology backbone of a fast growing financial ecosystem.
  • The opportunity to influence a group wide compliance and technology strategy with regional impact.

Contact: Ruwise Sheriff

Quote job ref: JN-092025-6841130


Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai
Company Website: https://redirect.michaelpage.com/mp-home Job Function: Information Technology (IT)
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