UMO

Director of Finance and Operations

UMO

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dubai • United Arab Emirates

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Build and operate the core financial infrastructure from the ground up for both: crypto custody + exchange and traditional banking services.
  • Lead across five responsibility pillars: Financial Operations/ Accounting, Treasury & Liquidity Management, Financial Planning & Reporting (FP&A), Pricing, Team Leadership.
  • Build and oversee end-to-end financial operations, including settlements, reconciliations, and ledger management across fiat, crypto, and investment products.
  • Manage relationships with liquidity providers, PSPs, Fireblocks, custodians, Visa/Mastercard, and settlement partners.
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial close, consolidation, and reporting across multiple entities and currencies.
  • Oversee regulatory reporting, audits, and tax compliance (corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing).
  • Implement strong internal controls and ensure audit-readiness at all times.
  • Develop and execute the treasury strategy: cash management, liquidity buffers, and working capital optimization.
  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles.
  • Design and oversee the pricing framework for products and services.

Requirements

  • Proven track record in a senior finance leadership role (VP, Director, or equivalent) within highly regulated fintech environments.
  • Demonstrated experience across key finance domains, including Financial Operations & Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Pricing, and Financial Reporting.
  • Strong mix of experience in both FinTech startups/scale-ups and established financial services organizations.
  • Hands-on experience in retail banking (digital or traditional) combined with exposure to crypto exchanges is highly preferred.
  • Direct interaction with UAE and EU regulators in digital banking and crypto (e.g., EMI, VASP, CASP, MiCA) is a significant advantage.
  • Deep and practical knowledge of IFRS.
  • Proven success in building finance organizations, processes, systems, and policies from scratch in fast-growth fintech environments.
  • High level of ownership, decisiveness, and strategic foresight.
  • Comfortable building and leading globally distributed, multicultural teams.
  • CMA, CPA, CFA, ACCA preferred.
  • Background in Finance/ Accounting.
  • Fluency in English required; proficiency in Russian or Ukrainian.
Benefits
  • Highly competitive salary package tailored to your expertise.
  • Seamless relocation experience with a dedicated support desk, including inbound flight coverage for you.
  • Comprehensive coverage of UAE employment visa and residency permit costs.
  • Premium medical insurance providing extensive coverage.
  • 25 business days of annual leave plus all UAE public holidays.
  • Eligibility for discretionary performance-based bonuses and strategic incentives.
  • Statutory End of Service Gratuity in full alignment with UAE Labour Law.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial operationsaccountingfinancial planningreportingtreasury managementliquidity managementsettlementsreconciliationsledger managementIFRS
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic foresightdecisivenessownershipteam buildingmulticultural team leadership
Certifications
CMACPACFAACCA