Revolut set to kickstart crypto services in the UAE - Coinfea

Coinfea · 2026-01-24T13:49:57+00:00

Revolut is seeking a Crypto Technology Manager for its UAE expansion, focusing on technology risk and regulatory compliance. This role will support the platform's crypto services while ensuring adherence to local regulations after receiving preliminary licenses from the UAE Central Bank.

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2026-01-24 13:49:57

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Revolut, a global financial platform with more than 60 million customers, has posted a job announcement for a “Crypto Technology Manager” for the UAE.

This comes months after it received its in-principle approval for Stored Value Facilities and Retail Payment Services licenses from the Central Bank of the UAE. At the time, Revolut noted that this was a significant achievement, signaling its plans to launch in the UAE to offer a comprehensive product experience to retail customers.

Revolut kickstarts search for crypto technology officer amid move to the UAE

The job post notes that the crypto technology manager is part of the technology team that will build the systems and experiences that keep Revolut moving forward. “We’re looking for a Technology Manager to support our crypto expansion in the UAE, focusing on technology risk, operational resilience, and regulatory readiness,” the company said.

The crypto technology manager will work not only with Revolut’s internal engineering, product, operations, and compliance teams but with local regulators as well to ensure their crypto platforms operate in line with UAE regulatory requirements. The role entails implementing and maintaining a technology and operational risk framework for crypto activities in the UAE.

In addition, the officer will ensure compliance with ICT regulations and requirements, and support crypto licensing and regulatory engagement with local authorities (e.g., Central Bank of the UAE, VARA, DFSA, FSRA). The candidate is expected to have experience in financial services, fintech, crypto/digital assets, and knowledge in the blockchain domain. Currently, Revolut allows users to buy, sell, and hold over 175 cryptocurrencies directly within its app.

The platform offers features like instant exchanges, automatic “round-up” investing, and advanced trading via the specialized Revolut X platform. It recently partnered with Trust Wallet to offer enhanced, low-fee purchasing options for users. In November, Ambareen Musa, Head of Revolut in GCC, noted the firm is in “day zero build mode” in the UAE, completing governance and licensing requirements, and is hopeful for an upcoming launch subject to regulatory approval.

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