Chief Financial Officer

We are looking for a hands on finance leader who will build the finance function from the ground up, own end to end commercial and regulatory finance, and serve as the named authorized individual with the UAE regulator.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory & Compliance: Own all regulatory reporting, prudential returns, and compliance submissions under CBUAE / FSRA / ADGM frameworks, acting as the named authorized officer.
• Commercial Economics & Pricing: Structure and optimize unit economics, pricing models, scheme fees, and interchange splits across digital wallets, cards, and payment rails.
• FP&A & Risk Management: Lead full P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, liquidity stress testing, and balance sheet provisioning for chargebacks and fraud.
• Zero-to-One Execution: Establish core accounting workflows, banking/BIN partner reconciliations, and internal controls from scratch in a fast-paced startup environment.

Requirements

UAE Regulatory: Proven track record managing regulatory filings and compliance directly with CBUAE, FSRA, or DFSA in a regulated fintech, PSP, or financial institution.

Payments & Card Economics: Hands on commercial finance experience across wallets, prepaid/debit cards, BIN sponsorship, and payment processing.

Startup Builder Mindset: Demonstrated ability to operate independently and build finance infrastructure from zero-to-one without large legacy teams.