Marketing Manager

Job DescriptionAt Remitly we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access move and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011 weve tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally providing secure simple and reliable ways to manage their money ensuring true peace of mind. Whether its supporting loved ones back home growing a business across continents or pursuing new opportunities abroad were not just here to move money were here to move our global customers forward.Were looking for builders reimaginers and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology trust and transformation. If thats you and youre ready to do the most meaningful work of your careerwe invite you to join over 2800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.About the RoleAs Marketing Manager for the UAE you will be the local marketing lead for Remitly responsible for shaping and driving the marketing strategy and implementation across the UAE. You will lead the launch and scaling of Remitly in market owning strategic marketing programs that build awareness trust and establish Remitly as a leading financial services brand in the region. Youll work closely with regional and global stakeholders as well as agency partners to deliver high impact culturally relevant marketing campaigns that drive growth in line with business objectives.You WillAct as Remitlys marketing leader for the UAE bringing deep cultural fluency across key diaspora audiences (e.g. IND PAK PHL) as well as white collar expat segments (e.g. GBR USA CAN AUS)Define and lead an integrated marketing strategy spanning brand and performance led activity across channels such as ATL influencers community marketing large scale events and sponsorships. As well as partnering closely with our inhouse performance and digital marketing teamOwn and lead community and influencer marketing programs including partnerships ambassador strategies sponsorships events and negotiationsPartner closely with local General Management product legal and compliance teams to identify growth opportunities and translate these into clear marketing plans and agency briefsServe as the regional marketing lead within cross-functional squads representing the UAE in global planning and ensuring regional priorities are reflected in quarterly and annual plansBuild and scale marketing programs from 01 testing iterating and establishing repeatable playbooks across the UAEDefine success metrics and oversee measurement of brand and marketing performance in close partnership with marketing analytics and consumer insights teamsOwn manage and optimise a multi million US dollar marketing budget to balance short term impact with long term brand buildingYou HaveMinimum 810 years of marketing experience in the UAE with a strong understanding of the local media agency publisher landscape and operating in a regulated environment. Experience in fintech payments or similarly regulated categories (a bonus not essential)A proven ability to launch and scale marketing programs in fast growth environmentsComfort operating as the sole in market marketing lead acting as the voice of the UAE among regional and global leadership while collaborating closely with multinational teams across multiple time zonesExtensive experience planning and activating traditional media (e.g. OOH radio sponsorships) alongside digital channelsStrong experience across influencers creators and community marketing with a hands on mindset and comfort attending events during evenings or weekends when neededFluent in English with Arabic or Hindi/Urdu a bonus but not essentialOur BenefitsMedical Dental & Vision InsuranceLife Insurance & Income ProtectionHousing AllowanceEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Commuter ReimbursementMental Health & Family Forming benefitsLearning & development benefitsOur Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation TogetherAt Remitly we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates a consistent meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their teams specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships fueling creativity and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.Remitly is an E-Verify EmployerAt Remitly we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Remitly is an equal opportunity employerWe celebrate diversity and are committed to