Job Overview
Remote Head of Digital Asset Strategy & Institutional Fintech Innovation – United Arab Emirates
Position Overview
A world-class opportunity for a visionary fintech executive to shape the strategic direction of digital asset transformation across the United Arab Emirates. The role of Head of Digital Asset Strategy & Institutional Fintech Innovation is a globally oriented leadership mandate requiring deep expertise in blockchain economics, institutional-grade digital finance, and the strategic orchestration of tokenized market infrastructures.
Operating remotely yet integrally connected to the UAE’s global fintech ecosystem, the incumbent will architect frameworks that enable interoperability between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), supporting the nation’s position as a hub for financial innovation and digital asset evolution.
Core Responsibilities
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Design and execute high-level digital asset strategies encompassing tokenization of financial instruments, smart contract ecosystems, and institutional custody models.
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Lead cross-functional teams in developing blockchain-integrated payment and settlement systems leveraging digital identity and real-time data analytics.
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Collaborate with global regulators and infrastructure networks to ensure alignment with international standards on digital asset governance and compliance.
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Build institutional partnerships to accelerate adoption of blockchain-based investment, clearing, and remittance solutions.
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Oversee risk and liquidity modeling frameworks for tokenized assets within regulated environments.
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Define performance metrics for innovation, scalability, and cross-border interoperability.
Professional Experience & Expertise
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12+ years of senior experience in fintech innovation, blockchain architecture, or institutional financial strategy.
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Demonstrable understanding of DeFi protocols, asset tokenization models, and digital custody frameworks.
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Strong familiarity with the UAE’s fintech regulatory ecosystem and international standards such as FATF and ISO 20022.
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Master’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, or Distributed Systems.
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Proven leadership in global or multi-jurisdictional fintech operations.
Candidate Persona
An intellectually agile fintech leader with the capacity to merge technological innovation with institutional discipline. The ideal candidate combines strategic foresight, regulatory acumen, and a global perspective to shape the digital asset frontier across the Middle East from a remote leadership capacity.
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