People and Operations Leader | FinTech | Dubai

Role Overview

A growing fintech group is seeking a Head of People & Operations to take senior executive responsibility for building, leading, and scaling the organisation s people and operational functions across its global operations. This is a strategic builder role designed for a commercially minded operator capable of transforming HR and operations into high-performing business functions that support organisational growth, execution, operational excellence, leadership capability, and culture across the Group.

Based in Dubai, the role oversees core people and operational functions across the Group and affiliated entities, including talent acquisition, HR operations, performance management, organisational design, workforce planning, operational processes, KPI management, and internal governance.

The successful candidate must have prior experience operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, regulated fintech environment. Key deliverables:

People & Operations Leadership

Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand

HR & Operations

Performance, Compensation & ESOPs

Culture & Employee Experience

Leadership Development & Succession Planning

Employee Relations & Risk Management

Organisation Design & Workforce Planning

Experience

8+ years of experience across HR, People Operations, Operations.

Strong UAE experience with strong understanding of labour law, WPS, free-zone regulations, and the Dubai talent market

Experience within fintech, financial services, or regulated industries is essential.

Proven track record of building, scaling, or transforming operational or people functions in high-growth environments

Experience operating across multiple entities and jurisdictions

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, Law, Finance, or a related discipline

SHRM-SCP, CIPD Level 7, CFA, or equivalent professional certifications are advantageous