Head of Marketing MENA

Responsibilities

• Own regional revenue and marketing budget — decide where it goes and why.
• Manage local brand, OOH, TV, radio, podcast, affiliate, and influencer relationships within central CoE governance.
• Track and act on local brand health and digital reputation metrics.
• Escalate regulatory, reputational, or brand risks early to the CMO and CoE leads.
• Deliver performance under regulatory constraint and market pressure — without shortcuts.
• Lead a small regional team where market scale demands it.

Requirements

• Experience owning regional marketing budgets and delivering commercial outcomes in a matrixed org.
• Commercial judgment across brand-led channels, affiliate/influencer ecosystems, and both long- and short-cycle demand.
• Ability to weigh commercial upside against reputational, regulatory, and behavioural risk.
• Composure under pressure — outcome-focused, not reactive.
• Confident stakeholder management at C-suite level across marketing, compliance, risk, and PR.
• Fluent English; working proficiency in the regional language where relevant.

Nice to have

• Fintech, brokerage, or regulated financial services background.
• Experience in a CoE or centre-led marketing model.
• Familiarity with financial promotions compliance (FCA COBS 4, MiFID II, or equivalent).
• Additional European or regional language.

What you will get in return

• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
• Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you -because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock.
• Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
• Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: We’ve got your back with a medical insurance plan. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
• Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
• Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.