Head of Trading Platform - Crypto Exchange (UAE)
Location
abu dhabi, abu dhabi emirate
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Finance
Posted
June 17, 2026
On-site | UAE | Crypto/Fintech | Senior Leadership | UAE Residence is a must
About the Opportunity
We are a recruitment partner supporting a fintech company in the final stages of launching a regulated cryptocurrency exchange in the UAE (CMA licence).
The company is building a fully compliant trading platform designed to serve both retail and institutional clients under the UAE regulatory framework.
As part of the licensing process, they are assembling a core leadership team and are looking for a Head of Trading Platform – a critical role responsible for the performance, resilience, and regulatory compliance of the exchange’s trading infrastructure.
Why This Role Is Unique
- Own and build the trading platform function in a regulated crypto exchange.
- Act as a key senior management role accountable to the UAE regulator (CMA).
- Join at an early stage with strong growth ambitions.
- High level of owner...