18 Financial Technology jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Your Growth

You will be based in one of our Middle East offices driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we will provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you will receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your Impact

You will help financial institution clients’ top management and field member build capabilities in delivery and to execute initiatives, both during an active project and continuing after our consultants have shared their recommendations.

You will be involved from strategy through execution as the manager of strategy execution and impact creation.

You will have the opportunity to manage projects and progress with minimal supervision, including tracking metrics, handling complex analyses, and preparing communications to report back to client and internal leadership.

You will develop trust-based relationships with clients and delivering results as a specialist of strategy execution and impact creation.

You will receive training on how to better structure ambiguous problems and take action to solve them, synthesize clear takeaways from complex information into clear takeaways and recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative method and work effectively with diverse teams to come up with the best solution and move people and organizations to act.

You will establish trust-based relationships with clients to better-serve their organizations, communicate effectively with all audiences including senior leaders and develop your leadership style, leveraging your own passions, strengths and personal values. McKinsey believes in strengths-based development and coaching, and you will receive frequent mentoring from colleagues. This will include a senior colleague from your office or practice who will help you grow and achieve your career goals.

Your qualifications and skills

• Undergraduate or master’s degree in commerce, finance, business studies, operations, economics or a related field, with an outstanding academic record
• 6+ years of project delivery in consulting for financial industries; international experience is a plus
• Demonstrated experience in Financial Services in at least one of the following areas: banking, insurance, wealth and asset management, public finance
• Strong understanding of both business and technical aspects of technology/digital transformations within financial services, enabling the creation of value-driven technology strategies
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following key service offerings is a plus: organizational development (including org. design/set up, talent management, etc.), transformational delivery (implementing large transformational programs), and productivity and performance improvement
• Superior analytical problem solving and relationship building skills, including a demonstrated high level of client service commitment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English and Arabic
• Willingness to travel

Your Growth

You will be based in one of our Middle East offices driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients.

You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible.

Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients.

Every day, you will receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your Impact

You will join a client service team to help clients build capabilities in delivery and execution, both during an active project and continuing after our consultants have shared their recommendations.

We will expect you to go the extra mile, delivering solutions that solve immediate problems and drive long-term change. And we will rely on your judgment and integrity to ensure our recommendations are effective and long-lasting.

As you collaborate directly with clients, you will help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations.

By equipping them with the tools and knowledge to continue innovating and improving after we’ve left, you will ensure the impact of our work endures. In doing so, you will uphold McKinsey’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the industries and communities we serve.

You will receive training on how to better structure ambiguous problems and take action to solve them as well as synthesize clear takeaways from complex information into clear takeaways and recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

You will work effectively with diverse teams to come up with the best solution and move people and organizations to act.

You will establish trust-based relationships with clients to better serve their organizations, communicate effectively with all audiences including senior leaders and develop your leadership style, leveraging your own passions, strengths and personal values.

Your qualifications and skills

• Undergraduate in commerce, finance, business studies, operations, economics or a related field, with an outstanding academic record
• 2+ years of project delivery in consulting; preferably on the delivery of large-scale projects in financial industries; international experience is a plus
• Demonstrated experience in Financial Services in at least one of the following areas: banking, insurance, wealth and asset management, public finance
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following key service offerings is a plus: organizational development (including org. design/set up, talent management, etc.), transformational delivery (implementing large transformational programs), and productivity and performance improvement
• Superior analytical problem solving and relationship building skills, including a demonstrated high level of client service commitment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English and Arabic
• Willingness to travel

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We’re Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI+ Data +CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good – you’ve come to the right place.

This role will be based in Saudi Arabia

Founded in 1999, Salesforce is the global leader in Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Companies of every size and industry are using Salesforce to transform their businesses using the latest technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, across Sales, Service, Marketing, Commerce, and more by connecting with customers in a whole new way. We harness technologies that can revolutionize companies, careers, and, hopefully, our world.Salesforce has been very proud to have been associated with the Middle East region for the last 15 years.

Salesforce has an established presence in Dubai which acts as the HQ for the region, with an office in Dubai Internet City and Cloud services located in Abu Dhabi, the commitment to our customers has been matched by the investments from the company, which enables a very strong growth trajectory. We are also establishing our legal entity in KSA, where this role will be based.

The position that has become available is for an Enterprise Account Executive in our Core Business Unit , helping our most strategic customers grow and excel with a Customer Experience that is unmatched in the industry.

This position will act as the lead Account Executive for the set of Accounts or Prospects in Saudi Arabia, working with a virtual team of Cloud Specialists, Solution Experts and Supporting colleagues, helping to set the vision and strategy to grow the revenue associated with the set of accounts on an annual basis.

This is the highest echelon of roles within Salesforce for Account Executives and as such a demonstrable track record, proven experience and leadership skills will be the defining factors in the successful candidate’s profile.

In addition, with technology ever changing, the ability to show considerable experience in being a thought leader in the field of Artificial Intelligence would be advantageous, as Salesforce takes first mover advantage in this highly competitive market place in the Middle East.This is an exciting time to be part of the Salesforce ecosystem, with its five core values: Trust, Customer Success, Innovation, Equality and Sustainability, Salesforce aims to be a force for good too. By making technology more accessible, we're helping create a future with greater opportunity and equality for all. This has taken our company to great heights, including being named one of the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For" 2024 — 16 years in a row.

We believe everyone can be a Trailblazer. Join Salesforce and discover a future of new opportunities.About Role

To work in our Enterprise Business Sales team focussed on Salesforce’s existing and prospective clients in Saudi Arabia.

As Salesforce continues to accelerate its presence in region, this position will involve managing both existing customers and building new relationships with prospective clients

This position sits in the Core Sales team at Salesforce therefore, the ideal candidate would have proven credibility at managing large, virtual teams in support of the Vision and Strategy that they would create for their accounts.

• The successful candidate will act and lead as the most Senior AE in this regional Business Unit.

• Increase revenue spend across a set of new and existing customers while building the Salesforce presence in the local market.

• This role would be ideal for someone who has experience in Financial Services with a proven track record of software sales over the last 15 years,About Team

• This role sits in our Enterprise Business Sales unit which is the top tier of accounts within the company

• The role would be known as a Core Role as the selected candidate would own the Vision, Strategy and Stakeholder Management in each account, primarily responsible for Salesforce Core AI products, such as Sales CRM but also working with Sales Account Executives responsible for other Salesforce Cloud Solutions to ultimately drive towards one growth target.Preferred Qualifications

• University Graduate Calibre

• At least 15 years of successful, referenceable Sales Experience, preferably in Software Sales

• Knowledge and contacts within the Saudi Arabian market would be a competitive advantage

• Currently resides in the UAE or is willing for a relocation within 3 months

• Has a local driving licence

• Is fluent in English at a Business level, with Arabic preferable

• Has no restrictions to travel internationally.

This is a mix of a New Business and an Existing Business Role rather than one of solely managing existing accounts. The preferred candidate will have a proven track record in creating sales through excellent business development skills, territory planning, pipeline generation and the closing of significant Cloud software opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales in assigned territory for new market

• Introduce Salesforce offerings to new customers within assigned territory

• Communicate Salesforce value proposition to close sales

• May be responsible for additional responsibilities due to resource constraints

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• Week-long product bootcamp in Dublin, Ireland

• Fast Ramp mentorship program

• Weekly 1:1 coaching with your leadership

• Accelerated leadership development programs

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A high-profile financial services firm based in Dubai.

• Managing Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Active Directory, Windows Servers, VMware, and Fortinet networking.
• Overseeing patch management, security, and system monitoring for optimal performance.
• Driving IT change management and ensuring compliance with security best practices.
• Implementing automation to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Providing technical leadership and supporting the user support team when required.

• 10+ years of experience in systems and network infrastructure. Must come from financial services (private equity, asset management, SWF), law firms or family offices.
• Hands-on expertise in cloud and on-prem environments, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies and security.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CCNA, ITIL).
• Proven ability to thrive in a high-pressure corporate environment.

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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. The group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable continued growth and expansion, responding to the changing needs of customers within the societies in which they operate.

By upholding values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of its customers daily.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting Business Development Managers for Dubai, Northern Emirates, and Abu Dhabi regions. Successful candidates will be responsible for exploring new business opportunities, developing the business portfolio, and related activities. The role also involves generating and maintaining business with a focus on efficiency and high customer service standards.

What you will do:

• Identify sales leads and research organizations and individuals for new opportunities.
• Contact potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
• Promote the company's products/services, addressing or predicting client objectives.
• Prepare sales contracts and documents, ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Manage and maintain relationships with new and existing clients.
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices, and relevant data.
• Improve customer experience by providing trustworthy feedback and after-sales support.

Required skills:

• Excellent communication skills in English or Arabic.
• Selling skills.
• Negotiation skills.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
• Prior outdoor sales experience in insurance, financial services, or banking with similar responsibilities is preferred.
• Desire to succeed and grow in the industry.
• Compensation includes a fixed salary plus commission or full commission.

We aim to provide excellent service, and your support ensures a five-star candidate experience from start to finish.

We value not only skills and behaviors but also alignment with our core values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

Note: Only UAE-based candidates meeting the above criteria will be shortlisted.

About Orient Insurance PJSC:

Founded in 1982 as part of the Al-Futtaim Group, Orient Insurance has experienced steady growth and is a leader in the UAE insurance market. The company has a paid-up capital of AED 500 million—the highest in the UAE insurance industry. Headquartered in Dubai, it operates through an extensive branch network across the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.

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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable the organization to continue to grow and expand, responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting Business Development Managers for Dubai, Northern Emirates, and Abu Dhabi regions. The successful candidates will be responsible for exploring new business opportunities, developing the business portfolio, and other related activities. The position also involves generating and maintaining business with a focus on efficiency and high standards of customer service.

What you will do:

• Identify sales leads and research organizations and individuals to find new opportunities.
• Contact potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
• Promote the company's products/services, addressing or predicting clients' objectives.
• Prepare sales contracts/documents ensuring adherence to company rules and guidelines.
• Manage and retain relationships with new and existing clients.
• Maintain records of sales, revenue, invoices, and other important data.
• Develop ways to improve customer experience by providing trustworthy feedback and after-sales support.

Required skills to be successful:

• Excellent communication skills in English or Arabic.
• Selling skills.
• Negotiation skills.

What equips you for the role:

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
• Prior outdoor sales experience in insurance, financial services, or banking with similar responsibilities is preferred.
• A keen desire to succeed and progress in the industry.
• Successful candidates will be offered a fixed salary plus commission or full commission.

We aim to provide excellent service, and your support can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish.

We consider not only skills and behaviors but also alignment with our values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

Note: Only UAE-based candidates meeting the above criteria will be shortlisted.

About Orient Insurance PJSC:

Founded in 1982 as part of the Al-Futtaim Group, Orient Insurance has shown steady growth and is a leader in the UAE insurance market. With a paid-up capital of AED 500 million—the highest in the UAE insurance industry—the company operates from Dubai with an extensive branch network across the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.

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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. The group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable it to continue to grow and expand, responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers every day.

Overview of the role:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Personal Assistant (PA) to provide comprehensive support to our senior leaders. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, be comfortable in a fast-paced senior management environment, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism. This role requires managing multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude.

What you will do:

Agenda Management
• Coordinate and manage the daily schedules of multiple senior leaders with precision.
• Organize and schedule meetings, appointments, and events, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Prepare senior leaders for meetings, providing all necessary materials and information.

Correspondence Handling
• Manage incoming and outgoing communications, including emails, phone calls, and letters.
• Draft, review, and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations with a keen eye for detail.
• Prioritize and respond to urgent communications promptly and efficiently.

Administrative Support
• Create high-quality documents, reports, and presentations using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Handle travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation, ensuring seamless travel experiences.
• Support the team with onboarding new employees, including preparing orientation materials and coordinating initial training sessions.
• Manage office supplies and equipment, ensuring the office environment is organized and well-stocked.

Confidentiality and Professionalism
• Handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills to be successful:

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or in a similar role, preferably supporting senior leaders in a corporate or embassy environment.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Outstanding proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; native English speaker is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring high-quality work.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work well under pressure.
• Familiarity and comfort with senior management environments.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and demands.

About the Team:

You will be reporting to the Group Head of Financial Services Transformation and Development.

What equips you for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.

We’re here to provide excellent service, but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish.

Before you click “apply”: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalized CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure the best matches between talent and opportunities. We consider not only the requisite skills and behaviors but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.

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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the role:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Personal Assistant (PA) to provide comprehensive support to our senior leaders. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, be comfortable in a fast-paced senior management environment and demonstrate a high level of professionalism. This role requires managing multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude

What you will do:

Agenda Management
• Coordinate and manage the daily schedules of multiple senior leaders with precision.
• Organize and schedule meetings, appointments, and events, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Prepare senior leaders for meetings, providing all necessary materials and information

Correspondence Handling:
• Manage incoming and outgoing communications, including emails, phone calls, and letters.
• Draft, review, and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations with a keen eye for detail.
• Prioritize and respond to urgent communications promptly and efficiently

Administrative Support:
• Create high-quality documents, reports, and presentations using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Handle travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation, ensuring seamless travel experiences.
• Support the team with onboarding new employees, including preparing orientation materials and coordinating initial training sessions.
• Manage office supplies and equipment, ensuring the office environment is organized and well-stocked

Confidentiality and Professionalism:
• Handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders

Required skills to be successful:
• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or in a similar role, preferably supporting senior leaders in a corporate or ambassy environment.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Outstanding proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; native English speaker is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring high-quality work.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work well under pressure.
• Familiarity and comfort with senior management environments.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and demands.

About the Team:

You will be reporting to Group Head of Financial Services Transformation and Development

What equips you for the role:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.

We’re here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish.

Before you click “apply”: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.

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Location: Dubai

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Requisition ID: 1583610

EY Law - Financial Regulatory Lawyer – Manager, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

In today’s ever-changing and interconnected world, organizations working across borders require access to constant, effective, and accurate legal advice to ensure both ethical and business compliance throughout their operations. Our globally recognized EY Law service line does exactly that and more with over 2000 lawyers covering more than 83 jurisdictions, allowing us to deliver exceptional legal advice to our clients and resolve complex business challenges for a better working world.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join our EY Law practice based in Dubai , United Arab Emirates as a Financial Regulatory Lawyer at the Manager level.

You can expect to be involved in a multitude of complex transactions and engagements related to the banking and finance sector across multiple countries within the Middle East, helping our clients deal with the evolution of their business and providing them with valuable advice on how to run and sustain their activities with respect to laws, regulations, and market conditions both locally and abroad.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning to support your growth as a law professional and extend that same development to others within your team.

Your Key Responsibilities

You will spend your time managing the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding legal projects within the banking and finance sectors. This will require you to have a working knowledge of the industry both locally and globally and be able to explain and sustain an average business conversation on how the industry operates, its current trends, and legal or regulatory hot topics. In doing so, you will also build and maintain new and existing client relationships both internally and externally.

Finally, you will also help people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring of other members of your team while simultaneously adhering to EY’s protocols and policies for client engagements and interactions.

Skills and Attributes for Success

We are looking for someone who will create a distinctive and differentiated law brand with us. This role is best suited for law professionals who have worked in established law firms, and who wish to develop their career with this greenfield opportunity by being part of a growing team looking to create a new and successful legal practice.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience as a qualified lawyer from a reputable legal practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge and skills with regards to laws and regulations within the banking & finance industry in the MENA region.
• Good working knowledge of the banking & finance industry, its business trends, industry jargon, and how its entities function and operate (e.g commercial banks, investment banks, investment funds, etc).
• Solid awareness of the documentary structure of ordinary transactions and familiarity with the structure of typical legal deliverables (e.g., executive summary, legal issues memorandum, legal opinion).
• Strong client relationship-building capabilities combined with strategic and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, self-management, negotiation, and project management skills.
• The ability to create, sustain, and lead effective work teams.

Ideally, you also have:

• The ability to solve problems creatively and pragmatically .
• An enthusiastic, flexible and positive approach to work and challenges.
• The ability to get up to speed quickly.
• Keenness to continue developing your legal skills and engaging in new areas of work.
• Experience in coaching and developing more junior staff.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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