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Freedom Finance MENAT

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 We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic
 
 Head of Legal
 
 to lead our company&rsquo;s legal department in T&uuml;rkiye. The successful candidate will oversee all legal corporate affairs, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while providing expert legal advice to senior leadership. This role involves managing legal risks, drafting and negotiating key agreements, and supporting business initiatives through sound legal counsel. The Head of Legal will also build strong collaborative relationships across departments and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements such as those set by the Capital Markets Board (CMB).
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
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 Lead all legal corporate affairs within the organization, setting strategic direction for legal activities and ensuring effective execution.
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 Oversee and implement key legal processes, including legal drafting, negotiations, and commercial settlement agreements.
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 Manage legal risk across the business, providing expert legal advice and proactive solutions to senior leadership on all matters of law.
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 Identify complex legal issues internally and work towards resolution without routinely engaging external legal services.
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 Ensure reliable and timely execution of the company&rsquo;s daily legal operations, safeguarding organizational interests.
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 Build and sustain collaborative relationships with heads of other departments to align legal strategies and facilitate cross-functional teamwork.
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 Ensure full compliance with regulations set by the Capital Markets Board (CMB) and other relevant regulatory bodies.
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 Requirements:
 
 
 
 
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 Outstanding skills in legal negotiation, consistently achieving positive outcomes in complex scenarios.
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 Strongly result-oriented and service-driven, with proven problem-solving abilities and the flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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 Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership, driving alignment towards unified business objectives.
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 Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building credibility with internal stakeholders and external parties.
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB) required; advanced degree or legal certifications a plus.
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 Minimum 10 years&rsquo; experience in corporate legal practice, including significant experience in leading legal teams.
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 In-depth knowledge of corporate law, capital markets regulations, and risk management.
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Head of Legal

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 About the Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Freedom Management Ltd, a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp, is a dynamic and fast-growing provider of financial services across banking, brokerage, and insurance sectors.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a strategic and hands-on
 
 Head of Back Office
 
 to join our growing team. In this role, you&rsquo;ll be responsible for building and leading our back-office operations from scratch.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Please note, this is a full-time, on-site role based in Abu Dhabi.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Lead the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the
 
 TraderNet trading and back-office platform
 
 , ensuring full integration with custodians, banks, and regulatory reporting systems.
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 Train internal teams
 
 on TraderNet usage, procedures, and best practices; provide ongoing support to ensure optimal system performance.
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 Develop and enforce
 
 back-office policies and procedures
 
 in alignment with
 
 FSRA regulations
 
 ; work closely with Compliance to maintain audit readiness.
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 Oversee accurate and timely settlement of
 
 DMA and OTC trades
 
 , coordinating with custodians, brokers, and clearing agents.
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 Monitor and manage
 
 corporate actions
 
 , investigating issues and escalating to custodians or internal stakeholders as needed.
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 Handle
 
 daily banking operations
 
 , including payments, fund transfers, and cash movements across client and house accounts.
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 Perform
 
 daily reconciliations
 
 of cash, securities, and positions between internal records, custodians, and banks; resolve any discrepancies promptly.
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 Ensure data integrity across all back-office systems&mdash;including trades, positions, client accounts, and balances.
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 Collaborate with
 
 front office, compliance, finance, risk, and IT
 
 to maintain smooth operational flows and resolve issues efficiently.
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 Drive
 
 process improvement initiatives
 
 to enhance efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and improve automation.
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 Provide support for
 
 client post-trade queries
 
 , including settlements, account setup, and statements.
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 Prepare internal operational reports and support
 
 regulatory and audit processes
 
 related to back-office activities.
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
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 Fluency in Russian and English is a must.
 
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 Deep understanding of post-trade operations, including settlements, corporate actions, payments, and reconciliations.
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 Strong knowledge of FSRA regulations or equivalent regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, ESMA) within licensed financial institutions.
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 Proven experience in implementing and managing back-office platforms such as TraderNet or comparable systems.
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 Skilled in developing and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that meet both regulatory and operational requirements.
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 Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with front office, compliance, finance, and IT to ensure seamless operations.
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 Detail-oriented with a strong track record of identifying and resolving process breaks, mismatches, and operational gaps.
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 Practical approach to establishing internal controls and mitigating operational risks in high-paced environments.
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 Why Join Freedom Management Ltd?
 
 
 
 
 
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 Be part of a growing, international financial services group.
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 Dynamic work culture with strong executive exposure.
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 Regular team building events and social gatherings to foster connections.
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 Opportunities for professional and career growth.
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 Investment trainings in our company.
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 Equal Opportunity Statement
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Freedom Management Ltd is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
 
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Head of Back Office

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