Head of Operations UAE
Quick Summary
BTSE Group is a global leader in fintech and blockchain technology, anchored by three core business pillars: Exchange, Payments, and Infrastructure Development.
About the Role
~1 min readWe are seeking a Head of Operations to lead the Dubai entity’s operations. This role will oversee day-to-day activities, establish operational frameworks, and support regulatory compliance and licensing.
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Oversee daily operations across trading, payments, and client lifecycle.
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Establish and maintain operational processes, controls, and monitoring frameworks.
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Support licensing and act as a key point of contact for regulators, including VARA.
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Ensure alignment with compliance, risk, and internal policies.
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Identify and manage operational risks, including incident handling and escalation.
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Collaborate with global teams and provide regular reporting to senior management.
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Support hiring and build-out of the local operations function.
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Proven track record of operations experience in financial services, fintech, or VASP.
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Experience in a regulated environment with ownership of operational controls, policies and procedures.
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Working knowledge of trading operations, payments, or client-facing operations workflows.
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Familiarity with the UAE regulatory landscape, particularly VARA requirements, is strongly preferred.
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Ability to meet VARA fit and proper requirements.
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UAE resident or national,UAE-based or able to relocate.
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Strong interpersonal communication and stakeholder management skills across internal teams, regulators and external partners.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- April 28, 2026
- First seen
- April 29, 2026
- Last seen
- May 5, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 6
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 53%
- Scored at
- May 5, 2026
Signal breakdown

BTSE is a top-notch digital asset exchange that provides a secure and user-friendly platform for trading various cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
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