Managing Director

2 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Aventus Full time

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Role: Managing Director – UAE

Location: UAE

Sector: Crypto Exchange / Fintech

About the Role:

We represent a rapidly expanding US-based Crypto Exchange seeking a dynamic and adaptable Managing Director UAE to lead its regional growth strategy. This role is ideal for a commercially driven leader with a growth mindset, capable of navigating the fast-evolving Web3 and financial markets landscape.

The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in establishing the company's regional presence, shaping key operational strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including ongoing licensing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead regional market expansion in alignment with the company's 3-year growth strategy.
  • Oversee the evolution of P&L and headcount growth, adjusting to market response.
  • Drive regulation licensing efforts, including vendor selection, key hires, and board appointments.
  • Determine and establish the UAE office location.
  • Develop commercial and operational strategies to scale the business.
  • Provide hands-on leadership, balancing strategic oversight with day-to-day execution.
  • Build and manage a high-performing team, build a flexible and non-corporate culture.
  • Maintain agility in navigating a rapidly changing financial and regulatory landscape.

Required Experience & Skills:

Technical & Industry Knowledge:

  • Strong familiarity with financial assets and blockchain technology.
  • Background in DeFi and TradFi (Decentralized & Traditional Finance).
  • Experience with traditional trading platforms (FX, equities, etc.) is a plus.
  • Web3/crypto experience is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Experience with the regional regulations, especially those from UAE.

Leadership & Commercial Expertise:

  • Proven track record in commercial leadership and business growth.
  • Experience in building organizational structures, managing P&L, and people management.
  • Operational experience, including strategic decision-making and execution.
  • Comfortable working in startup and high-growth environments.

Personality & Cultural Fit:

  • Adaptable, humble, and open-minded.
  • Entrepreneurial self-starter who thrives in unstructured environments.
  • Comfortable with uncertainty, risk, and rapid change.
  • Hands-on leadership approach with a strong execution focus.
Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology, Management, and Legal

Industries

Banking, Investment Management, and Investment Banking

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