UAE Fintech Jobs Report
CFTE in partnership with the ADGM Academy Research Centre, conducted an in-depth research project to analyse the various facets of the UAE fintech job market.
The Fintech sector in the UAE is set to grow at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 15% from 2024 and 2029, highlighting the pivotal role of fintech in the UAE’s economy.
UAE Fintech Jobs Report
CFTE in partnership with the ADGM Academy Research Centre, conducted an in-depth research project to analyse the various facets of the UAE fintech job market.
With the Fintech sector in the UAE is set to grow at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 15% from 2024 and 2029, highlighting the pivotal role of fintech in the UAE’s economy.
Insights from Senior Leaders & Industry Experts
The UAE Fintech Jobs report explored skill requirements, talent shortages, hiring challenges, and the overall landscape of fintech employment in the region. The findings provide valuable insights for job seekers, employers, and other stakeholders, helping them to navigate in the dynamic fintech industry in the UAE and unlock the numerous opportunities the industry offers.
The research received support from senior representatives within the UAE’s fintech ecosystem and has been endorsed by Fintech Tuesdays.
Main themes covers in the report:
- Job Taxonomy & Skills Analysis: An analysis of the UAE’s current employment landscape reveals high-demand roles driven by advancements in AI and Blockchain technology, highlighting the importance of understanding the specific skills that have recently emerged
- Talent Pipeline: Despite ranking 14th in Global Talent Attractiveness (Boston Consulting Group, 2024), challenges are identified in skills alignment and misconceptions about regulation among Fintech organisations and SMEs
- Insights from UAE Fintech Leaders: Understand the trends and technologies through the perspectives of industry giants, providing a preview of future job opportunities and potential growth areas
Contributors
Marwan Nader
Advisory Council Member at Fintech Tuesdays
Ramesh Jagannathan
Managing Director StartAD at New York University Abu Dhabi
Eman Abo El Kheir
Vice President Leadership and Talent Development at First Abu Dhabi Bank
Robin Morris-Weston
Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff at Themis
Glenn Muschert
Acting Chair of the Social Sciences Department at Khalifa University
Vanessa Burton
Recruitment Consultant at REACH Employment Services
Mohamed Al-Binali
Product & Business Development Professional at Hub71
Raša Karapandža
Visiting Professor at New York University Abu Dhabi
Akram El Youssi
Founder of InstaVal
Saqr Ereiqat
Chief Executive Officer of TradeDog Market Managers
