Promotions Officer — Financial Services (CMA Category 5)
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UAE CMA Regulated Role — Key Person Requirements Apply
This is a regulated Key Person position under the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA) Category 5 framework. Candidates must be UAE resident, pass CMA fit and proper assessment, and hold or obtain required CMA regulatory qualifications. Effective 1 January 2026, the CMA replaced the SCA under Federal Decree-Laws No. 32 and 33 of 2025.
About the Role
HRFinEase is recruiting a Promotions Officer for a UAE CMA Category 5 licensed entity in Dubai. The role manages all financial product marketing, promotions, and client introduction activities within the regulatory perimeter of the CMA Category 5 authorization. UAE residency required.
Requirements
- Minimum 2–4 years of experience in financial services marketing, promotions, client introduction, or business development within a UAE CMA (formerly SCA) or other regulated financial services environment
- UAE resident — mandatory
- Strong understanding of CMA Category 5 regulatory scope — specifically the rules governing marketing, financial consultations, and client introduction for financial products and services in the UAE
- Knowledge of CMA conduct standards and the restrictions applicable to promotional activities under the Category 5 authorization
- Experience developing and executing compliant marketing materials, financial promotions, and client communication campaigns
- Familiarity with UAE AML/CFT requirements as they apply to client onboarding and introduction activities
- Excellent communication skills in English — Arabic is a strong advantage for client-facing and regulatory purposes
- Experience working with CRM systems and tracking client introduction pipelines
- Must pass CMA qualification examinations applicable to the Promotions Officer function
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and execute all financial product marketing and promotional activities within the regulatory scope of the CMA Category 5 license
- Ensure all marketing materials, financial promotions, and client communications comply with CMA conduct standards and UAE regulatory requirements before publication or distribution
- Introduce qualified clients to the company's affiliated regulated entities in accordance with the Category 5 authorization framework
- Manage and develop relationships with potential clients, introducing brokers, and referral partners in the UAE and MENA region
- Coordinate with the Head of Compliance to ensure all promotional activities are reviewed and approved against CMA requirements prior to launch
- Maintain accurate records of all client introductions, promotional activities, and communications as required by the CMA
- Develop the company's UAE client base through compliant outreach across digital, event-based, and direct channels
- Monitor competitor promotional activity and market developments in the UAE financial services space
- Prepare regular reports on promotional activities, client introduction volumes, and pipeline status for senior management
- Support the General Manager in maintaining the company's ongoing compliance with CMA Category 5 substance and conduct requirements