Manager - Legal & Compliance || Fintech || 15 LPA || Mumbai

Hi,

Seeking a Manager – Compliance & Legal to manage legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks across our UAE and India operations.

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Qualification

Candidate must have experience in UAE regulatory frameworks .

Role -

1. Execute all KYC, KYB and AML/CFT tasks for onboarding and ongoing monitoring of clients, suppliers and partners including CDD, EDD, and transaction monitoring; prepare related investigations and manual screening reports
2. Stay updated on UAE AML/KYC regulatory changes and ensure company policies and controls remain current
3. Maintain and regularly update statutory registers, internal compliance reports and compliance trackers. Regularly conduct monthly compliance meetings.
4. Deliver AML/CFT training programs and ensure ongoing compliance with UAE regulations, including annual Entity-Wide Risk Assessments, remote inspections, and Risk Assessments by UAE Ministry of Economy.
5. Identify and escalate suspicious transactions or activities;
6. Draft, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and company policies, including AML/CFT Policy, Supplier Due Diligence Policy, and Sanctions Screening SOPs.
7. Organize and conduct Board and Shareholder meetings, including preparation of agendas, notices, minutes, and resolutions.
8. Manage timely filings, renewals, and submissions on the DMCC portal, including trade licenses, establishment cards, insurance, and financial statements.
9. Act as the single point of contact for legal matters, liaising with our internal Head of Legal and external legal counsel and monitoring trademark-related issues.
10. Conduct due diligence and KYC for entities and partners in India and our international markets; manage execution, archiving, and tracking of legal agreements.
11. Oversee regulatory reporting, document retention, and coordination for internal and external audits.