Optasia is a fully-integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement & collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model & strong customer experience with presence in 30 Countries anchored by 7 Regional Offices.
We are seeking for enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are results driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who are delivering solutions in an innovative and exciting environment.
What you will do
- Manage all tasks related to Companies’ DMCCA/JAFZA portals, including WPS system, licensing, submissions, and compliance.
- Liaise directly with DMCCA, JAFZA, MoFA, and local embassies/consulates for regulatory matters.
- Overview & coordination of attestation and legalization (before Notaries, MoFA, embassies/consulates) procedures of companies' and their affiliates’ documents.
- Ensure timely compliance with UAE regulations and company deadlines.
- Ensure the timely renewal and storage of companies' licenses, lease agreements/office sharing agreements, corporate documents.
- Provide reports and updates to senior management on licensing and compliance.
- Overseeing and supporting with employment documentations including but not limited to Employment permit, Emirates ID, Work Permit, Visas & Medical Insurance, CEC, VISA issuance, assisting with the signature process of employment letters, agreements and addenda etc.
- Responsible Electronic application submission of GDRFA, MOHRE, EID, Immigration system, and Health Departments.
- Manage Group Medical Insurance and Workmen Compensation Insurance in compliance with JAFZA & DMCC
- On an ad hoc basis support People Operations team with any additional corporate projects or requests, not including the above.
What you will bring
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with DMCCA-JAFZA portals, FreeZone entities and local regulatory authorities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or a related field.
- Practical experience & familiarity with MoFA and Embassy/Consulate processes.
- Familiarity with international Groups of Companies with parent entities registered in Dubai shall be a strong asset.
- Basic knowledge of regulatory requirements of DMCC and JAFZA, regarding the good standing of a company, i.e. company fitness checks (AOFC certificate) etc.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Fluency in English
- Paralegal or administrative background is preferred.
- Eager, ambitious, and adaptable to change and multiple priorities
Considered as plus:
- Basic knowledge of AML processes.
- Basic knowledge of Economic Substance submission process.
- Previous working experience within an HR function in a multinational company.
Why you should apply
What we offer:
💸 Competitive remuneration package
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart
Optasia’s Perks:
🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground
Optasia’s Values 🌟
#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.
#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.
#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.
#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.
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What We Do
We deliver Optasia, the AI Platform enabling financial access for the next billion customers. We are changing the world our way. Α versatile, data-driven B2B2X (business-to-business-to-customers and SMEs) financial technology platform for MNOs, mobile wallet operators and financial institutions, which provides them with accurate credit scoring for responsible financing decision-making. We support intelligent credit decisions, enable a broad range of financial services development and drive successful business models. All with ease, through our AI-led fully-automated decisioning algorithm, which allows us to efficiently make millions of decisions on financing, based on sophisticated data analysis. Thanks to our technology and network we provide powerful flywheel effects with repeatable and scalable growth levers, to help our partners grow and enable financial access to retail & SME customers across numerous markets. Operating since 2012 as Channel VAS and expanded in more than 35 countries in Africa, Middle East, Asia and LATAM with focus in emerging markets, Optasia Enabling credit decisions for an average of 116 million customers a month and had more than 980 million addressable subscribers in 2023, continuing to expand to new markets globally. Optasia has been chosen as an investment opportunity by top firms such as Abu Dhabi's Waha Capital in 2017, and Ethos, a leading South African investment company in late 2018. The company also obtained ISO 27001 Certification in late 2021. Founded as Channel VAS in 2012, we became Optasia in 2022, incorporating a brand identity that more broadly reflects our capabilities.
