Legal and Compliance Manager

FxPro; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international fintech company in Dubai is looking for a Compliance Officer to develop and maintain compliance frameworks and oversee AML/CFT regulations. Ideal candidates should hold a Master's degree in Law or Finance and have significant experience in compliance within financial services. Strong stakeholder management, analytical skills, and fluency in English are essential. Join a diverse workforce and be part of our continuing success in the dynamic fintech industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of compliance experience in financial services, audit, or risk.
• Strong ethical standards and independent judgment required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee AML/CFT regulations and KYC onboarding.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and audits.
• Liaise with regulators and external auditors.
• Train and support staff on compliance obligations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and adapt policies.
• Provide legal advice on contracts and business initiatives.
• Draft and negotiate agreements with clients and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with local and international laws.
• Support dispute resolution and litigation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Understanding of banking and payments

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree in Law or Finance

Job description

Join FxPro : a leading international fintech company. Be a part of our expanding international team, with offices in Limassol, London, Nassau, and Dubai. FxPro boasts a diverse workforce of over employees representing nationalities, making it an exciting and dynamic workplace. At FxPro, we see each team member as an integral part of our success story.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee AML / CFT regulations and ensure proper KYC onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and audits, escalating issues when needed.
• Liaise with regulators and external auditors; prepare compliance reports for senior management.
• Train and support staff on compliance obligations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely adaptation of company policies.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on contracts, business initiatives, and company policies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with clients, vendors, and partners.
• Ensure company activities comply with local and international laws (financial, data protection, corporate, employment, etc.).
• Support dispute resolution and litigation matters when required.
• Identify legal risks and propose mitigating strategies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Law or Finance
• Previous compliance experience in a senior position in financial services, audit or risk.
• Strong understanding of banking, electronic money and payments
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• High ethical standards and the ability to work independently with sound judgment
• Fluent English