Regional Director of Business Development, Middle East

The Opportunity

Monstro is seeking a Regional Director of Business Development, Middle East based in the Middle East to help lead our expansion into key regional markets. This is a critical role for someone deeply embedded in the region’s financial ecosystem — someone who brings credibility, trust, and firsthand understanding of both the institutional and consumer banking landscape.

You’ll act as Monstro’s trusted partner in the region, opening doors to bank executives, guiding our team on what truly resonates in-market, and influencing how we shape and localize our product and go-to-market strategy. You’ll work directly with Monstro’s executive team to bring both strategic insight and tactical support as we build momentum in Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and beyond.

The ideal candidate is a former bank executive, innovation leader, or regional expert who is energized by disrupting the status quo. You understand how financial institutions operate, where they’re stuck, and how tech can unlock value. You’re fluent in both Arabic and English and have the presence, network, and experience to represent Monstro with confidence and credibility across the region.

This role will begin as an advisory or part-time engagement with room to expand into a full-time position as our Middle East business grows.

About Monstro

Monstro, headquartered in New York City, is an innovative AI-enhanced fintech company redefining personal finance management through a global financial platform.

For individuals, our platform provides a comprehensive view of their financial, legal, and tax life, delivering actionable insights, tailored recommendations, and the ability to take direct action.

For financial institutions, Monstro unlocks unparalleled access to personalized customer data and insights. Leveraging Monstro’s data-driven approach allows institutions to maximize revenue, boost customer retention, and attract new clients while lowering acquisition costs. By efficiently servicing clients across all wealth tiers and providing direct, actionable solutions, Monstro is transforming the financial services landscape.

We are democratizing access to high-quality financial advice, enabling institutions to optimize operations, empower their clients, and achieve measurable growth in an evolving digital economy.

Responsibilities

Strategic Market Enablement

• Leverage existing relationships to open doors with C-level executives at banks and financial institutions

• Serve as a trusted regional face of Monstro, helping establish credibility and accelerate conversations

• Represent Monstro in key meetings with institutional partners, either independently or alongside the executive team

Product & Design Partnership

• Advise Monstro’s product and design teams on regional pain points, UX expectations, and local financial norms

• Offer insights into consumer behavior, regulatory context, and operational constraints in target Middle East markets

• Help localize messaging, feature positioning, and overall user experience to drive adoption and resonance

Innovation & Insights Leadership

• Provide a grounded, insider perspective on the current state of banking in the Middle East region — and where innovation can thrive

• Identify opportunities for Monstro to differentiate and add value based on real institutional and consumer needs

• Act as a thought partner to the executive team in shaping Monstro’s global expansion strategy through a Middle Eastern lens

Scalability & Growth Support

• Advise on local hiring, partnerships, and operational strategies as Monstro grows in the region

• Help evaluate in-country talent and organizational structure needs as we scale up

• Play a role in establishing our reputation as a forward-thinking, trustworthy fintech partner in the Middle East

Qualifications

Experience & Market Understanding

• Deep professional background in the Middle East banking and financial sector — ideally as a senior leader at a bank, fintech, or government-adjacent institution

• Strong existing relationships across banks, regulators, and ecosystem leaders in Kuwait, Oman, and/or Qatar

• Clear understanding of institutional operations, product constraints, and digital transformation challenges in the region

Skills & Mindset

• Bilingual: Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and verbal

• Strong communicator with the presence and gravitas to influence executives

• Passion for innovation, financial inclusion, and driving real change through technology

• Comfortable advising across product, design, and sales conversations

• Entrepreneurial, scrappy, and eager to build something meaningful from the ground up

Why Monstro?

• Transformative Opportunity: Be at the forefront of fintech innovation, leading the development of cutting-edge AI-powered technology.

• Credibility and Impact: Build a platform trusted by global financial institutions and accessible to millions of individuals worldwide.

• Collaborative Leadership: Join a highly accomplished executive team with a proven track record of scaling startups to successful exits.

• Ownership and Growth: Earn significant equity in a mission-driven company, shaping the future of personal finance and financial technology.

• Mission-Driven: Help democratize access to high-quality financial advice, empowering individuals and institutions alike.

Apply Today

If you’re a visionary leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for transforming the financial services landscape through AI and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.