Executive Operations Manager (Pathway to Chief of Staff)

Responsibilities

• Act as a right-hand to senior leadership, translating strategy into operational plans and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across compliance, finance, technology, people and growth programs.
• Manage complex priorities, confidential matters and senior stakeholder relationships.
• Drive process improvements, project execution and operational readiness for regulated environments.
• Prepare briefings, reporting and decision materials for executive-level meetings.

Requirements

• 4–6+ years in management consulting, strategy or operational leadership roles.
• Experience in regulated environments, fintech, financial services or institutional platforms.
• Proven ability managing senior stakeholders and confidential, high-priority work.
• Strong operational mindset with strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with UAE business environment and local regulatory context.
• High maturity, sound judgment and strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior exposure to institutional-grade technology or financial platform businesses.
• Experience supporting C-suite or senior leadership in execution-focused roles.
• Demonstrable track record of driving cross-functional projects to completion.
• Background in compliance, finance operations or product/technology delivery is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and package.
• Hybrid working model based in Abu Dhabi.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and accelerated career progression (pathway to Chief of Staff).
• High-impact role with ownership across strategy and operations.

About the Company

You will join an institutional-grade technology business operating in a complex financial environment. The organisation values high-trust operators who can move beyond advisory and take ownership of execution, with opportunities to progress into Chief of Staff or senior leadership positions.