Head of Digital Assets & Fintech Compliance

CONFIDENTIAL Scovai, a pioneering force in the Talent Acquisition & Recruiting sector, is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a leading client for a Director-level Head of Digital Assets & Fintech Compliance based in Dubai, UAE. This is a rare opportunity to own and shape the compliance and regulatory function for a cutting-edge digital assets and fintech business operating within the UAE's rapidly evolving virtual asset landscape, with scope extending across MENA and international jurisdictions. Reporting to senior leadership, you will serve as the primary compliance authority across all digital asset and fintech product lines, ensuring full alignment with VARA, DFSA, and CBUAE regulatory frameworks while proactively navigating the complexities of DeFi, blockchain, stablecoins, tokenisation, and cross-border payments regulation.

In this role, you will design, implement, and govern a robust compliance programme that addresses AML/CFT obligations specific...