capital.com

CFD trading platform with MT4 integration

Head of Operations

Business OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDubai - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of operations leadership experience in financial services, fintech, payments, or another regulated environment.
Experience building and leading operations teams.
Direct experience serving as an operations contact for a regulator.
A track record of delivering through global functions that the candidate does not manage.
Experience with operational key performance indicators, incident coordination, and launch readiness.
Clear communication with senior leaders.
Must be based in Dubai or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

Build and strengthen the Dubai operations team and support it day to day.
Agree global strategy with the Global Head of Operations and deliver it locally.
Act as the main operations contact for the regulator, and work with the General Manager and Compliance to turn local requirements into operational actions.
Coordinate delivery across global functions, agreeing service expectations, handovers, and escalation routes.
Own regional performance, investigate service gaps, distinguish local issues from wider process problems, and agree fixes with accountable teams.
Coordinate the regional side of incidents and prepare operations for launches and major changes, escalating gaps before launch decisions.
Manage service dependencies, including vendors, and drive improvements, including AI and automation, with global process owners.
Report clearly to regional and global leaders, and escalate matters requiring more authority or resources.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in brokerage, trading platforms, or digital banking.
Knowledge of the UAE regulatory environment.
Hands-on experience introducing AI or automation into operations.

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.

We are looking for a Head of Operations [MENA] to lead Capital.com’s operations in Dubai as we move most of our operations onto AI and automation.

You will build and strengthen the Dubai operations team and support it day to day. You’ll agree global strategy with the Global Head of Operations and deliver it locally, and you’ll be the main person responsible for operations in front of the regulator. Much of the work means coordinating across global functions so local needs are met, from regional performance and incidents to launch readiness. You’ll work closely with the General Manager, Compliance and global operations leadership, and you’ll be a key player in bringing AI into how operations run locally.

Responsibilities:

Build and strengthen the Dubai operations team and support it day to day.

Agree global strategy with the Global Head of Operations and deliver it locally.

Act as the main operations contact for the regulator. Work with the General Manager and Compliance to turn local requirements into operational actions.

Coordinate delivery across global functions, agreeing service expectations, handovers and escalation routes.

Own regional performance. Investigate service gaps, separate local issues from wider process problems, and agree fixes with accountable teams.

Coordinate the regional side of incidents and prepare operations for launches and major changes, escalating gaps before launch decisions.

Manage service dependencies, including vendors, and drive improvements, including AI and automation, with global process owners.

Report clearly to regional and global leaders, and escalate what needs more authority or resources.

Requirements:

5+ years in operations leadership in financial services, fintech, payments or another regulated environment.

Experience building and leading operations teams.

Direct experience as an operations contact for a regulator.

Track record of delivering through global functions you do not manage.

Experience with operational KPIs, incident coordination and launch readiness.

Clear communication with senior leaders, and based in Dubai or willing to relocate.

Nice to have:

Experience in brokerage, trading platforms or digital banking.

Knowledge of the UAE regulatory environment.

Hands-on experience introducing AI or automation into operations.

About the Company

capital.com

CFD trading platform with MT4 integration

Capital.com runs a trading platform for individual traders, focusing on Contracts for Difference (CFDs). It provides access in the UK, Europe, and Australia with tools, education, and around-the-clock support to help users trade. The platform works by allowing users to speculate on price movements of assets through CFDs, without owning the underlying assets. It offers fast order execution (around 0.032 seconds), 75 technical indicators, and seamless MetaTrader 4 (MT4) integration so traders can use automated strategies. Revenue comes from spreads and other trading-related fees. Capital.com differentiates itself with a broad suite of trading tools, strong regulatory oversight from the FCA and CySEC, positive Trustpilot ratings, and a track record of awards, aiming to help traders make informed decisions and manage risk more effectively.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Series A
Total funding: $25M
Headquarters: Limassol Municipality, Cyprus
Founded: 2016

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