leadership (talent acquisition, HR operations, employee relations, compliance with UAE labour requirements) with strong project management across entities and jurisdictions.Mandatory:1. Experience operating in a regulated fintech environment (DFSA, VARA, ADGM, or SCA exposure an advantage). Only candidates with a fintech background will be considered. Regulated trading platform (FX/CFDs,Crypto, Prop trading environments or payments preferred), like for like, this is a multi asset, multi jurisdiction, regulated financial trading organisation.2. A track record of scaling people functions through rapid growth are essential. The role suits an operator at Head of People, Head of HR, or senior HRBP/People Operations level ready to step up, who brings resilience, commitment, and the ability to deliver in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.3. The package is AED 30,000 to 40,000 per month + Performance Bonus + ESOP, Benefits.4. on-site, DIFC, Dubai.Role OverviewA growing fintech group is seeking a Head of People & Operations to take senior executive responsibility for building, leading, and scaling the organization'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
• Candidate ProfileExperience8+ 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
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