Revolut, a UK-based global financial application with over 60 million customers, has posted a job opening for a ‘Crypto Technology Manager’ in the UAE. This comes several months after the company received in-principle approval from the UAE Central Bank for a stored value facility and retail payment services license.
At the time, Revolut said this was a significant achievement and hinted at plans to launch in the UAE with the aim of offering retail customers a comprehensive product experience.
Cryptography managers work with local regulators
The job posting states that the Cryptography Manager will be part of the technology team building the systems and experiences that drive Revolut forward. The opportunity reads, “We are looking for a Technology Manager to support the expansion of cryptocurrencies in the UAE, with a focus on technology risk, operational resilience, and regulatory readiness.”
The Crypto Technology Manager will work with Revolut’s internal engineering, product, operations and compliance teams, as well as local regulators, to ensure that the company’s crypto platform operates in line with UAE regulatory requirements.
This role includes implementing and maintaining the technology and operational risk framework for cryptocurrency activities in the UAE, ensuring compliance with ICT regulations and requirements, and supporting cryptocurrency licensing and regulatory engagement with local authorities (e.g. UAE Central Bank, VARA, DFSA, FSRA).
Of course, candidates should have experience in financial services, fintech, crypto/digital assets, and knowledge in the blockchain area.
Revolut currently allows users to buy, sell and hold over 175 cryptocurrencies directly within the app, offering features such as instant exchanges, automated ’round-up’ investing and advanced trading via the dedicated Revolut X platform. We recently partnered with Trust Wallet to provide our users with enhanced low-fee purchase options.
Revolut plans to expand into 30 markets and add 10,000 jobs by 2030
In November, GCC head of Revolut Ambareen Moussa said the company was in “day zero build mode” in the UAE, had completed governance and licensing requirements, and was looking forward to a future launch, subject to regulatory approvals.
The expansion in the MENA region is part of the company’s strategy to serve 100 million customers by 2027, and Revolut aims to enter 30 new markets by 2030. It has also committed to investing $13 billion over the next five years to achieve this while creating 10,000 jobs around the world.
This includes significant funding for established high-growth regions, including $4 billion for the UK, $1.2 billion for its Western European base in France and $500 million to accelerate operations in the United States. This investment will fuel further growth in new markets in Latin America, APAC and the Middle East, as well as other European markets.
