# Associate Director — Hydrogen Group

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4443906374-associate-director
Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 60,000 to 100,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-23
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## Description

Associate Director – Authorisation l UAE

We are supporting a leading financial services organisation in the UAE with the appointment of an Associate Director – Authorisation. This senior role sits within a core regulatory operations function responsible for overseeing licensing and market‑entry assessments across a wide range of financial institutions.

Role Overview

The position involves leading a specialist team, managing authorisation applications, and ensuring risk‑aligned assessments across new and existing regulated entities. It offers senior leadership responsibility and exposure to complex wholesale financial business models.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and approve authorisation applications across banking, asset management, brokerage, insurance, advisory, and other financial services.

• Manage lifecycle applications for existing regulated entities.

• Lead and develop a team of authorisation professionals.

• Contribute to process improvement and operational strategy.

• Engage with internal stakeholders to support efficient, risk‑based authorisation outcomes.

Key Requirements

• 10+ years’ regulatory experience within a financial regulator or regulated entity.

• Minimum 5 years’ managerial or supervisory experience.

• Strong understanding of risk‑based regulation and wholesale financial business models.

• Experience in licensing/authorisation processes.

• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills

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## Requirements

10+ years’ regulatory experience within a financial regulator or regulated entity. Minimum 5 years’ managerial or supervisory experience. Strong understanding of risk-based regulation and wholesale financial business models. Experience in licensing/authorisation processes. Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

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