General Manager / Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a Category 5 CMA

IMPORTANT: UAE RESIDENTS ONLY — ONSITE POSITION

Applicants must currently reside in the UAE and be available to work onsite at the company’s office in Dubai. This is not a remote position. Applications from candidates living outside the UAE will not be considered.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced and strategic General Manager / Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation’s overall operations, business development, and strategic growth. The successful candidate will oversee business performance, ensure effective corporate governance, and support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements within the financial markets and financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the company’s strategic objectives, business plans, and growth initiatives.
Oversee day-to-day business operations and ensure effective organisational performance.
Lead business development initiatives and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.
Monitor financial performance, budgets, profitability, and operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
Establish and maintain effective corporate governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
Lead, motivate, and develop teams to achieve organisational objectives.
Build and maintain relationships with regulators, business partners, clients, and other key stakeholders.
Report on business performance, strategic priorities, and operational matters to the Board of Directors or relevant governing body.

Qualifications and Experience

Route 1: University Qualification

A university degree or certificate, together with at least five (5) years of experience in financial markets or a relevant field.

Route 2: Diploma or Lower Qualification

A diploma or lower-level educational qualification, together with at least fifteen (15) years of experience in financial markets or a relevant field.

Alternative Qualification Route

Candidates with at least five (5) years of experience in financial markets or a relevant field may also qualify through one of the following alternative professional qualifications, subject to applicable regulatory requirements:

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Accredited Financial Analyst
Certified Investment Professional
Certified Treasury Professional
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Master Financial Controller
Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
Development Finance Analyst
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Chartered qualification, as applicable to the relevant recognised professional designation

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making capabilities.
Excellent financial, commercial, and business management skills.
Knowledge of financial markets, regulatory frameworks, and risk management.
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to lead teams and drive business performance.

Salary: AED 30,000–40,000 per month (gross, inclusive of applicable allowances)

Benefits: Company-provided medical insurance, statutory annual leave and public holidays, applicable sick leave, employer-funded employment visa/work permit where required, and end-of-service benefits in accordance with applicable UAE employment laws.

Application Requirement:

Applicants must be UAE residents and meet at least one of the applicable qualification and experience pathways.

General Manager / CEO Dubai UAE (On site)