Technology Manager (Fintech, Crypto)

TL;DR

Technology Manager (Fintech, Crypto): Implementing and maintaining technology and operational risk frameworks for crypto activities in the UAE with an accent on regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and risk management. Focus on supporting crypto licensing, engaging with local authorities, and enhancing business continuity plans in a regulated environment.

Location: Remote (UAE). The office is in Dubai.

Company

hirify.global is a global financial super app on a mission to deliver more visibility, control, and freedom with money to its 65+ million customers through products like spending, saving, investing, and exchanging.

What you will do

• Implement and maintain a technology and operational risk framework for crypto activities in the UAE.
• Ensure compliance with ICT regulations and requirements.
• Support crypto licensing and regulatory engagement with local authorities (e.g., Central Bank of the UAE, VARA, DFSA, FSRA).
• Prepare data and materials for reporting to the entity's committees, management bodies, and external authorities.
• Assess and enhance the business continuity plan and perform operational resilience tests.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in tech risk, operational resilience, IT governance, or tech architecture within financial services, fintech, crypto/digital assets, or a consultancy serving these industries.
• Knowledge of the crypto/blockchain domain.
• Solid understanding of technology governance, risk management, compliance, and operational resilience.
• Knowledge of technology controls across infrastructure, applications, data, security, and third-party services.
• Experience working in regulated environments, including interacting with regulators, auditors, or supervisory bodies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Certified as a Great Place to Work™.
• Focus on diversity and inclusion with an inaugural D&I Framework.
• Work in a multicultural, hard-working team.
• Opportunity to build great products and redefine success.