Regulatory Licensing Manager - Virtual Assets

Dubai | Full-time | HONORA Ventures Consultancy LLCHONORA seeks an experienced licensing professional to coordinate a Dubai VARA application for a client company. The applicant retains ownership and approval of its regulatory submissions.The Role:Take over the project file from the current consultancy; establish the actual stage, submitted material, open VARA requests, owners, and deadlines. Maintain a single document and action register. Coordinate evidence, meetings, and draft responses with the applicant, consultancy, and qualified specialists. Provide concise weekly reports and escalate risks promptly.Required Experience: Direct, demonstrable experience managing at least one VARA virtual asset licensing application, including portal use and regulator requests for information. Working knowledge of the relevant VARA process and rulebooks, corporate licensing in Dubai, document control, and confidential client records. Strong written English, stakeholder management, and deadline discipline. Arabic is an advantage.Accountability:Report to HONORA's Corporate Services Manager. Coordinate with the applicant's authorized decision maker. Obtain specialist review of legal, compliance, AML, technology, and operational statements where needed. Submit material only after the applicant's documented approval. This role is not an appointment as the applicant's Responsible Individual, Compliance Officer, or MLRO.First 30 Days:Complete the handover; reconcile the portal and correspondence with the document register; deliver a gap list, submission calendar, and weekly reporting rhythm; close agreed priority actions.How to Apply:Send your CV and a short summary of the VARA applications you personally managed, stating the activity, stage reached, and your role. Redact client-confidential information. Email office@honoraventuresconsultancy.ae with subject: Regulatory Licensing Manager.