
Crypto Asset Licensing, Operations Manager
Tiens
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dubai • 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Manage the full process of registering digital asset business with Dubai/Europe authorities (e.g., DFSA, DMCC, DIFC, or SCA depending on structure)
- Ensure compliance with all relevant local and international cryptocurrency regulations, anti-money laundering (AML), and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements
- Oversee day-to-day operations of digital asset platforms, wallets, or trading operations for Dubai and Europe Region
- Ensure proper financial and operational controls, including risk management, reporting, and auditing
- Develop operational policies and procedures for digital asset business
- Monitor financial performance of digital asset operations, including revenue, costs, and compliance reporting
- Coordinate with banks, payment providers, and crypto service providers
- Support strategic planning for expansion or product development in digital assets
- Provide training or guidance to staff on regulatory and operational requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, or related field
- Professional qualifications (e.g., CPA, CFA, or equivalent) preferred
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in financial services, banking, or fintech; experience in cryptocurrency/digital assets is essential
- Demonstrable experience handling crypto licensing/registration in Dubai or similar jurisdictions
- Strong understanding of AML/KYC, risk management, compliance, and international digital asset regulations
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus
Benefits
- Comfortable and conveniently located central office workspace
- Opportunity to scale a unique S2B2C model across Europe
- Career path into regional leadership or global digital strategy roles
- Warm and international culture based on respect, collaboration and giving your ideas a spotlight!
- Interactive activities: team-building, company parties and events
- Broad TIENS product portfolio with attractive employee discounts
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
financial performance monitoringrisk managementcompliance reportingoperational policy developmentcrypto licensingdigital asset registrationanti-money laundering (AML)know-your-customer (KYC)financial controlsauditing
Soft skills
communication skillsrelationship managementtraining and guidancestrategic planning
Certifications
CPACFABachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree