We are establishing a new entity in the UAE to build and offer digital asset services to an international customer base subject to regulatory approvals from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).
Were looking for an entrepreneurial leader to take on the role of Digital Assets Expansion Manager - UAE based in our Dubai office. You will be the senior executive responsible for launching and leading this new VARA-regulated Broker-Dealer entity. You will build and manage the entity ensure regulatory compliance and drive the strategic growth of our digital asset offering for a global customer base.
Youll work closely with the global Grow Squad an autonomous team within Wise consisting of Product Managers Designers Engineers Product Compliance and Operations. Youll provide the team with local regulatory and market expertise shaping the product vision and helping to change the future of finance. This isnt just a job its a revolution!
Your Mission:
1 - Launch and Lead a new VARA-Regulated Digital Assets Company
Lead and manage the end-to-end process of securing a VARA Broker-Dealer license.
Act as the primary senior executive and accountable mind and management for the UAE entity.
Build a strong constructive relationship with VARA and other UAE regulatory authorities to ensure a smooth licensing process and ongoing compliance.
Ensure the operating model is efficient scalable and fully compliant with VARA regulations and aligned with our product and customer needs.
Source and hire any required local personnel such as a dedicated Compliance Officer or MLRO to meet regulatory requirements.
Liaise closely with global teams across Wiseincluding Product Engineering Operations Finance and Complianceto ensure the UAE entity has the necessary resources and processes in place to launch and sustain successful operations.
2 - Build Strong Commercial and Operational Partnerships
Identify and establish relationships with key local partners including banks and service providers to optimize the product experience for customers in terms of fiat connectivity and operational resilience.
Onboard new partners and negotiate contracts taking into account commercial priorities and regulatory risks.
Manage existing commercial relationships to ensure they are delivering the best outcomes for our customers.
3 - Drive the Strategic Vision for Global Digital Asset Services
Shape the product vision and roadmap alongside the Global Product team focusing on customer needs regulatory blockers and strategic opportunities.
Explore and develop strategies for expanding the services offered by the UAE entity to our global customer base following a successful launch.
Work closely with the Product Manager and the wider team to prioritize opportunities taking into consideration the product roadmap resource allocation and build requirements.
Identify and size new product ideas to test build and launch from our UAE hub.
Qualifications :
You are familiar with the UAE financial services industry and have a strong understanding of digital assets stablecoins and how they function as well as their associated risks.
You have negotiated commercial relationships with a clear product vision in mind and can design ideal operational and commercial processes with partners.
Youre hands-on and a strong individual contributor. You can operate at many levels of detail flipping between executing as an individual and building support from cross-functional stakeholders.
Extensive years of hands-on experience within the digital assets industry (e.g. exchange stablecoin issuer or regulated fintech). Must have a deep understanding of operational and compliance risks including on-chain analytics and wallet management.
Demonstrable expertise in the UAE or equivalent financial regulatory landscape with hands-on experience with VARAs rulebooks or those of another Digital Assets regulator. Familiarity with CBUAE requirements is also plus.
Must be a resident of the United Arab Emirates.
Additional Information :
For everyone everywhere. Were people building money without borders without judgement or prejudice too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse equitable and inclusive.
Were proud to have a truly international team and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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