Dubai Sectors

Join a fast-growing company and take ownership of building and scaling mission-critical systems that power financial services used daily by thousands of customers. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll define the technical vision, architect scalable systems, and lead high-performing engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions.About the role:Technical Strategy & Architecture: Drive the engineering roadmap, ensuring systems are highly scalable, resilient, and architecturally sound.Engineering Leadership: Lead multiple cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.Scalable Systems Development: Oversee the design, development, and deployment of distributed, cloud-based systems on AWS, Azure, or GCP.Hands-on Problem Solving: Tackle large-scale engineering challenges, ensuring performance, security, and reliability at every level.Resource Allocation & Execution: Plan, prioritize, and allocate resources effectively to meet technical and business objectives.Agile & Best Practices: Implement Agile methodologies, optimize engineering workflows, and drive continuous improvement.Team Mentorship & Growth: Coach and develop engineers, empowering them to take ownership and grow their careers.Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with product, design, and business teams to align engineering goals with company strategy. About you:12+ years of experience in software development, with 6 years in leadership roles.Proven expertise in building and scaling distributed systems on cloud platforms.Strong background in Agile development, delivering high-quality software in fast-paced environments.Ability to mentor engineers, drive best practices, and lead technical decision-making.

Involved has partnered with an eCommerce company to hire a Digital Payments Manager to take ownership of optimising payment processes, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency in a high-impact role.About the role:Payment Optimization: Enhance efficiency and reduce costs by refining payment methods and processes.Process Enhancement: Streamline financial workflows to improve speed, accuracy, and reconciliation.Vendor Management: Negotiate competitive terms, manage relationships, and monitor performance.Risk & Compliance: Develop strategies to mitigate financial risks and ensure regulatory compliance.Leadership & Strategy: Mentor a team and drive the company's payment strategy forward.Data & Insights: Leverage analytics to optimize payment performance and decision-making. About you:8+ years in finance operations or payments, specializing in digital payment optimization.Strong experience in payment processing, merchant acquiring, PSPs, and payment gateways.Strong analytical & leadership skills with a track record of driving efficiency.Excellent communication & stakeholder management abilities.

We've partnered with a FinTech startup to hire a Product Manager to drive innovation and take their cutting-edge platform to the next level. Currently at Series B, this is your chance to join a high-energy team that's revolutionizing the financial landscape with smart, seamless, and scalable solutions.As a Product Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in defining and executing the product vision. From conceptualizing game-changing new features to optimising the user experience, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working closely with cross-functional teams to build a world-class FinTech product. Whether it's enhancing digital payments, streamlining financial services, or unlocking new business opportunities, your work will directly impact users and fuel the company's growth.About the role:Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and beyondCollaborate with engineers, designers, and stakeholders to develop and refine innovative financial productsIdentify product improvement opportunities and turn data-driven insights into actionable strategiesDefine user personas, craft seamless user journeys, and ensure top-tier product-market fitDrive the roadmap for new features, ensuring the product stays ahead of the competition About you:Experience in a startup environment, ideally within FinTechProven track record of managing the product lifecycle and launching products from concept to marketStrong ability to influence stakeholders and partners, shaping product strategy with compelling insightsHands-on experience working closely with software engineers, designing user stories and persona mapping

Our client, a fast-growing tech company, is hiring a Head of People & Talent to lead their people strategy, drive talent acquisition, and foster a thriving company culture. This role is ideal for an HR leader who is passionate about building high-performing teams and creating an exceptional workplace environment.About the Role: The Head of People & Talent will be responsible for developing and executing talent acquisition strategies, optimizing HR operations, and strengthening the company's organizational culture in alignment with its growth ambitions. This role oversees all aspects of recruitment, employer branding, employee engagement, and compliance with UAE labour laws. As a key member of the leadership team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the company has the right people, processes, and culture in place.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement HR strategies aligned with the company's mission and growth trajectory.Foster an inclusive, engaging, and high-performance workplace culture.Develop and execute employee engagement, retention, and recognition initiatives.Support leadership with talent development, career growth, and succession planning.Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract top tech talent.Develop proactive talent pipelines and sourcing strategies for critical roles.Optimize hiring processes using data-driven recruitment methodologies.Strengthen the employer brand to attract top talent in the UAE and beyond.Ensure HR policies comply with UAE labour laws and industry best practices.Oversee onboarding, performance management, and professional development programs.Manage HR systems, payroll coordination, and employee benefits administration. About you:Minimum 6 years of experience in an HR leadership role, with a strong focus on talent acquisition in tech startups or high-growth companies.Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree or HR certification is a plus.Strong understanding of recruitment strategies, HR best practices, and UAE labour laws.Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.Data-driven approach to hiring and people management.Passion for building and scaling high-performance teams in a fast-paced environment.

We are partnered with a leading financial services company looking to expand and build out their AI functionality. There are currently numerous roles they look to fill.About the Role: As a Data Scientist you will develop and apply statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and data-driven strategies to optimise key business functions. You will work on predictive modelling for credit risk, fraud detection systems, investment analytics, and customer segmentation. Your work will directly influence business decisions and improve financial outcomes through data-driven insights.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement machine learning models and statistical analyses for risk assessment, fraud detection, and customer behaviour analysis.Design and maintain scalable data pipelines to process and analyse large-scale financial datasets.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.Enhance predictive models for market trend analysis, investment optimization, and financial forecasting.Ensure models adhere to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.Research and apply advanced analytics techniques to drive innovation in financial services. About you:Proven experience as a Data Scientist in financial services or a related industry.Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools.Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.Expertise in statistical modeling, time-series analysis, and predictive analytics.Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and big data technologies.

Our client, an innovative government council, is seeking a UAE National for the role of Head of Infrastructure. This is a key leadership position responsible for driving the council's IT infrastructure strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency in supporting essential public services.The Role:Develop and implement a strategic IT infrastructure roadmap to support digital transformation initiatives.Oversee networks, cloud platforms, data centres, and security infrastructure to ensure operational excellence.Lead and mentor a high-performing infrastructure team, fostering innovation and best practices.Manage vendor relationships, ensuring quality service delivery and cost efficiency.Ensure compliance with government regulations and drive cybersecurity best practices. About You:UAE National (with family book) with a strong background in IT infrastructure management.10+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise IT environments.Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), network security, and data centre management.Proven leadership skills with experience in building and managing teams.Strong understanding of government IT regulations and compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to lead critical infrastructure initiatives within a forward-thinking government entity, driving innovation and digital transformation.

Our client is undergoing a major cloud transformation and is looking for an experienced SRE to drive the evolution of their infrastructure. This role will focus on managing both on-premises and cloud database environments, ensuring scalability, security, and automation across platforms.The Role:Engineer and integrate cloud database solutions and services.Design and execute proof-of-concepts (POCs) for new cloud database technologies.Collaborate with development teams to support cloud initiatives with expert guidance.Drive automation strategies to optimize infrastructure performance.Innovate and implement solutions that enhance scalability, security, and efficiency. About You:Proven experience in cloud database engineering and automation.Strong expertise with Azure SQL and cloud solutions in Azure/AWS.Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker/Kubernetes).Familiarity with machine learning, AI, Power BI, or Azure Power Platform is a plus.

Our client is a leading financial services provider, offering secure and innovative digital banking solutions to businesses and individuals worldwide. With a commitment to cutting-edge technology, they ensure seamless financial transactions while maintaining the highest security standards.About the role:Establish and enhance the organization's cybersecurity capabilities to safeguard financial data and systems.Oversee IT operations, including infrastructure management, security solution administration, and ongoing optimization.Act as the primary liaison with IT vendors, ensuring their performance aligns with agreed SOWs and SLAs.Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across cloud environments, applications, endpoints, networks, and systems.Manage IT assets to ensure scalability and efficiency in line with business needs.Develop, review, and update technical SOPs, policies, and security standards to maintain regulatory compliance and effectiveness.Support IT security audits, compliance projects, and stay ahead of emerging cyber threats. About You: The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in security operations within financial services, with a strong track record of implementing security controls for identity and access management, encryption, data protection, and threat detection. You will play a critical role in strengthening the company's cybersecurity framework, ensuring the integrity and resilience of financial systems and data

Involved have partnered with a leading insurance company in Abu Dhabi to hire a Head of AI/ML to drive innovation, enhance data-driven decision-making, and lead AI and analytics initiatives. This role is essential for shaping the company's AI strategy, developing scalable solutions, and integrating business intelligence capabilities to optimize operations and customer insights. About the role:Provide technical leadership and strategic direction across AI, ML, and business intelligence functions.Architect and build a full ML platform and infrastructure to ensure scalability and operational efficiency.Develop and implement advanced analytics models to enhance business decision-making, customer segmentation, fraud detection, and risk assessment.Lead a team of AI/ML engineers, MLOps, and data engineers to build, deploy, and maintain end-to-end ML models.Oversee data integration, feature engineering, and the development of feature stores to support AI-driven solutions.Collaborate with business leaders to translate company objectives into actionable AI and BI solutions.Define best practices for AI/ML development, deployment, and lifecycle management.Leverage predictive analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques to optimize pricing strategies and customer engagement.Drive innovation in areas such as NLP, computer vision, generative AI, and reinforcement learning.Ensure compliance with industry regulations and data governance standards. About You:5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing ML models and analytics solutions at scale, ideally in the Insurance field.Strong background in AI/ML fundamentals, data science, and software engineering.Expertise in business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and data warehousing.Proven experience building AI-driven solutions for financial services, insurance, or similar industries.Commercial experience in cloud-based AI architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala.Advanced knowledge of statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).Experience with feature stores, AutoML, and MLOps practices.Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams and drive a data-driven culture.PhD or Master's in Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field preferred.

Join a fast-growing company and take ownership of building and scaling mission-critical systems that power financial services used daily by thousands of customers. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll define the technical vision, architect scalable systems, and lead high-performing engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions.About the role:Technical Strategy & Architecture: Drive the engineering roadmap, ensuring systems are highly scalable, resilient, and architecturally sound.Engineering Leadership: Lead multiple cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.Scalable Systems Development: Oversee the design, development, and deployment of distributed, cloud-based systems on AWS, Azure, or GCP.Hands-on Problem Solving: Tackle large-scale engineering challenges, ensuring performance, security, and reliability at every level.Resource Allocation & Execution: Plan, prioritize, and allocate resources effectively to meet technical and business objectives.Agile & Best Practices: Implement Agile methodologies, optimize engineering workflows, and drive continuous improvement.Team Mentorship & Growth: Coach and develop engineers, empowering them to take ownership and grow their careers.Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with product, design, and business teams to align engineering goals with company strategy. About you:12+ years of experience in software development, with 6 years in leadership roles.Proven expertise in building and scaling distributed systems on cloud platforms.Strong background in Agile development, delivering high-quality software in fast-paced environments.Ability to mentor engineers, drive best practices, and lead technical decision-making.

Involved has partnered with an eCommerce company to hire a Digital Payments Manager to take ownership of optimising payment processes, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency in a high-impact role.About the role:Payment Optimization: Enhance efficiency and reduce costs by refining payment methods and processes.Process Enhancement: Streamline financial workflows to improve speed, accuracy, and reconciliation.Vendor Management: Negotiate competitive terms, manage relationships, and monitor performance.Risk & Compliance: Develop strategies to mitigate financial risks and ensure regulatory compliance.Leadership & Strategy: Mentor a team and drive the company's payment strategy forward.Data & Insights: Leverage analytics to optimize payment performance and decision-making. About you:8+ years in finance operations or payments, specializing in digital payment optimization.Strong experience in payment processing, merchant acquiring, PSPs, and payment gateways.Strong analytical & leadership skills with a track record of driving efficiency.Excellent communication & stakeholder management abilities.

We've partnered with a FinTech startup to hire a Product Manager to drive innovation and take their cutting-edge platform to the next level. Currently at Series B, this is your chance to join a high-energy team that's revolutionizing the financial landscape with smart, seamless, and scalable solutions.As a Product Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in defining and executing the product vision. From conceptualizing game-changing new features to optimising the user experience, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working closely with cross-functional teams to build a world-class FinTech product. Whether it's enhancing digital payments, streamlining financial services, or unlocking new business opportunities, your work will directly impact users and fuel the company's growth.About the role:Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and beyondCollaborate with engineers, designers, and stakeholders to develop and refine innovative financial productsIdentify product improvement opportunities and turn data-driven insights into actionable strategiesDefine user personas, craft seamless user journeys, and ensure top-tier product-market fitDrive the roadmap for new features, ensuring the product stays ahead of the competition About you:Experience in a startup environment, ideally within FinTechProven track record of managing the product lifecycle and launching products from concept to marketStrong ability to influence stakeholders and partners, shaping product strategy with compelling insightsHands-on experience working closely with software engineers, designing user stories and persona mapping

Our client, a fast-growing tech company, is hiring a Head of People & Talent to lead their people strategy, drive talent acquisition, and foster a thriving company culture. This role is ideal for an HR leader who is passionate about building high-performing teams and creating an exceptional workplace environment.About the Role: The Head of People & Talent will be responsible for developing and executing talent acquisition strategies, optimizing HR operations, and strengthening the company's organizational culture in alignment with its growth ambitions. This role oversees all aspects of recruitment, employer branding, employee engagement, and compliance with UAE labour laws. As a key member of the leadership team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the company has the right people, processes, and culture in place.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement HR strategies aligned with the company's mission and growth trajectory.Foster an inclusive, engaging, and high-performance workplace culture.Develop and execute employee engagement, retention, and recognition initiatives.Support leadership with talent development, career growth, and succession planning.Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract top tech talent.Develop proactive talent pipelines and sourcing strategies for critical roles.Optimize hiring processes using data-driven recruitment methodologies.Strengthen the employer brand to attract top talent in the UAE and beyond.Ensure HR policies comply with UAE labour laws and industry best practices.Oversee onboarding, performance management, and professional development programs.Manage HR systems, payroll coordination, and employee benefits administration. About you:Minimum 6 years of experience in an HR leadership role, with a strong focus on talent acquisition in tech startups or high-growth companies.Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree or HR certification is a plus.Strong understanding of recruitment strategies, HR best practices, and UAE labour laws.Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.Data-driven approach to hiring and people management.Passion for building and scaling high-performance teams in a fast-paced environment.

We are partnered with a leading financial services company looking to expand and build out their AI functionality. There are currently numerous roles they look to fill.About the Role: As a Data Scientist you will develop and apply statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and data-driven strategies to optimise key business functions. You will work on predictive modelling for credit risk, fraud detection systems, investment analytics, and customer segmentation. Your work will directly influence business decisions and improve financial outcomes through data-driven insights.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement machine learning models and statistical analyses for risk assessment, fraud detection, and customer behaviour analysis.Design and maintain scalable data pipelines to process and analyse large-scale financial datasets.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.Enhance predictive models for market trend analysis, investment optimization, and financial forecasting.Ensure models adhere to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.Research and apply advanced analytics techniques to drive innovation in financial services. About you:Proven experience as a Data Scientist in financial services or a related industry.Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools.Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.Expertise in statistical modeling, time-series analysis, and predictive analytics.Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and big data technologies.

Our client, an innovative government council, is seeking a UAE National for the role of Head of Infrastructure. This is a key leadership position responsible for driving the council's IT infrastructure strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency in supporting essential public services.The Role:Develop and implement a strategic IT infrastructure roadmap to support digital transformation initiatives.Oversee networks, cloud platforms, data centres, and security infrastructure to ensure operational excellence.Lead and mentor a high-performing infrastructure team, fostering innovation and best practices.Manage vendor relationships, ensuring quality service delivery and cost efficiency.Ensure compliance with government regulations and drive cybersecurity best practices. About You:UAE National (with family book) with a strong background in IT infrastructure management.10+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise IT environments.Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), network security, and data centre management.Proven leadership skills with experience in building and managing teams.Strong understanding of government IT regulations and compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to lead critical infrastructure initiatives within a forward-thinking government entity, driving innovation and digital transformation.

Our client is undergoing a major cloud transformation and is looking for an experienced SRE to drive the evolution of their infrastructure. This role will focus on managing both on-premises and cloud database environments, ensuring scalability, security, and automation across platforms.The Role:Engineer and integrate cloud database solutions and services.Design and execute proof-of-concepts (POCs) for new cloud database technologies.Collaborate with development teams to support cloud initiatives with expert guidance.Drive automation strategies to optimize infrastructure performance.Innovate and implement solutions that enhance scalability, security, and efficiency. About You:Proven experience in cloud database engineering and automation.Strong expertise with Azure SQL and cloud solutions in Azure/AWS.Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker/Kubernetes).Familiarity with machine learning, AI, Power BI, or Azure Power Platform is a plus.

Our client is a leading financial services provider, offering secure and innovative digital banking solutions to businesses and individuals worldwide. With a commitment to cutting-edge technology, they ensure seamless financial transactions while maintaining the highest security standards.About the role:Establish and enhance the organization's cybersecurity capabilities to safeguard financial data and systems.Oversee IT operations, including infrastructure management, security solution administration, and ongoing optimization.Act as the primary liaison with IT vendors, ensuring their performance aligns with agreed SOWs and SLAs.Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across cloud environments, applications, endpoints, networks, and systems.Manage IT assets to ensure scalability and efficiency in line with business needs.Develop, review, and update technical SOPs, policies, and security standards to maintain regulatory compliance and effectiveness.Support IT security audits, compliance projects, and stay ahead of emerging cyber threats. About You: The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in security operations within financial services, with a strong track record of implementing security controls for identity and access management, encryption, data protection, and threat detection. You will play a critical role in strengthening the company's cybersecurity framework, ensuring the integrity and resilience of financial systems and data

Involved have partnered with a leading insurance company in Abu Dhabi to hire a Head of AI/ML to drive innovation, enhance data-driven decision-making, and lead AI and analytics initiatives. This role is essential for shaping the company's AI strategy, developing scalable solutions, and integrating business intelligence capabilities to optimize operations and customer insights. About the role:Provide technical leadership and strategic direction across AI, ML, and business intelligence functions.Architect and build a full ML platform and infrastructure to ensure scalability and operational efficiency.Develop and implement advanced analytics models to enhance business decision-making, customer segmentation, fraud detection, and risk assessment.Lead a team of AI/ML engineers, MLOps, and data engineers to build, deploy, and maintain end-to-end ML models.Oversee data integration, feature engineering, and the development of feature stores to support AI-driven solutions.Collaborate with business leaders to translate company objectives into actionable AI and BI solutions.Define best practices for AI/ML development, deployment, and lifecycle management.Leverage predictive analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques to optimize pricing strategies and customer engagement.Drive innovation in areas such as NLP, computer vision, generative AI, and reinforcement learning.Ensure compliance with industry regulations and data governance standards. About You:5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing ML models and analytics solutions at scale, ideally in the Insurance field.Strong background in AI/ML fundamentals, data science, and software engineering.Expertise in business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and data warehousing.Proven experience building AI-driven solutions for financial services, insurance, or similar industries.Commercial experience in cloud-based AI architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala.Advanced knowledge of statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).Experience with feature stores, AutoML, and MLOps practices.Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams and drive a data-driven culture.PhD or Master's in Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field preferred.

Involved has partnered with a FinTech in Riyadh to hire a Head of AI/ML, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance across the Engineering team and AI product line.About the role:Lead from the front as a hands-on subject matter expert, architecting and crafting scalable solutions, and driving data excellence across the organizationArchitect a full ML Platform and build out the infrastructure to support scalabilityProvide collaborative leadership to build out the AI function, MLEs, MLOps and Data EngineeringCollaborate with stakeholders and project managers to turn business goals into technical solutionsDefine best AI/ML driven practices and AI lifecycleOversee model training and optimizationCoach and mentor the team as we build scalable data and machine learning solutionsBuild and deploy end to end ML models and leverage metrics to support predictions, recommendations, search, and growth strategiesInform and deliver on ambitious product roadmaps to accelerate growth About you:8+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing elegant machine learning models at internet scaleHigh level experience in AI/ML fundamentalsStrong background in softwareUp-to-date knowledge of AI/ML technologies and their trends, including various libraries and toolsBuilt feature stores and auto ML capabilitiesEnd to end ML work and deploying of modelsKnowledge of how full stack SaaS products work, scale and performCommercial experience building architecture on AWSExpertise with cutting edge technologies such as transfer learning, unsupervised feature generation, meta-learning, generative text models, computer vision, sensor fusion, or reinforcement learningProficient in deep programming to implement solutions in productionAdvanced data science and mathematical skills (e.g. PhD in computational modeling, machine learning, statistics, computer science)