Business Operations Manager

Remitly · Abu Dhabi

Hybrid: Abu DhabiFull TimeFinance & Banking
Posted Today

Job description

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the UAE entity's outsourcing framework and maintain the outsourcing register in compliance with CBUAE regulations
  • Establish and maintain Intercompany Agreements (ICAs) and ensure data protection standards are met
  • Monitor outsourced service provider performance against SLAs and drive continuous improvement
  • Manage incident triage and escalation, ensuring regulatory reporting obligations are fulfilled
  • Own First Line of Defence (1LOD) risk assessments and control inventories for outsourced functions
  • Develop and maintain the UAE entity's Business Continuity Plan and operational resilience testing
  • Manage all regular and ad hoc regulatory reporting obligations to the CBUAE
  • Drive operational KPIs and sustainable growth across the region

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in fast-paced operational environments, preferably in FinTech, banking, or financial services
  • Proven track record of managing outsourced services and vendor governance within a regulated environment
  • Deep understanding of CBUAE Outsourcing Regulations or equivalent frameworks (FCA, EBA, SAMA)
  • Experience building and managing operations to scale within a global matrix organization
  • Ability to satisfy CBUAE's Fit and Proper assessment requirements

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance & Income Protection
  • Housing Allowance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Commuter Reimbursement
  • Mental Health & Family Forming benefits
  • Learning & development benefits

About the Company

Remitly is a leading digital financial services provider for immigrants and their families in over 170 countries, providing a safe, reliable, and transparent way to send money home.

Skills & tools

FintechCBUAEvendor managementOperational Excellence

What the team is looking for

Use this list as a quick fit check before you apply.

  1. 017+ years operational experience
  2. 02Experience in FinTech or Banking
  3. 03CBUAE Outsourcing Regulation knowledge
  4. 04Vendor governance experience
  5. 05People leadership experience
  6. 06MBA or quantitative degree preferred
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