legal counsel

legal

Pay10 Global

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 Role overview
 
 
 
 We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on
 
 Legal
 
 
 Counsel
 
 to handle the Company&rsquo;s legal requirements in Bahrain and collaborate with the legal team across other companies within the group. This is a stand-alone role, however, will be part of a larger legal team spread across 13 jurisdictions and growing. The Legal Counsel will need to have hands on experience in financial regulations, commercial contracting, digital payments, and cross-border legal frameworks. The role reports to the Group&rsquo;s Chief Legal Officer and to the CEO of Pay10 Bahrain.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1. Corporate Advisory:
 
 
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 Provide legal support on to the Company regarding its corporate requirements relating to its operations.
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 Main corporate records of the Company and keep them to up to date.
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 Managing corporate service providers
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 2. Regulatory &amp; Compliance Oversight
 
 
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 Maintain the licensing records up to date and liaise with the relevant teams on updating the relevant license.
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 Collaborate with compliance and risk management teams to strengthen governance and internal controls of the Company in Bahrain.
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 3. Contracts &amp; Commercial Law
 
 
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 Draft, negotiate, and review high-value contracts, including client agreements, technology licensing, partnerships, and vendor arrangements.
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 Ensure contracts are commercially sound, legally enforceable, and aligned with Bahrain regulations and business risk appetite.
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 4. Corporate Governance &amp; Transactions
 
 
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 Support the Chief Legal Officer in maintaining the Company&rsquo;s corporate governance framework including drafting board resolutions, minutes of meetings, shareholder meetings, and corporate secretarial functions.
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 5. Litigation &amp; Risk Management
 
 
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 Manage disputes, litigation, regulatory investigations, and coordinate with external counsel as necessary under the guidance of the Chief Legal Officer.
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 Establish and deliver internal training programs to promote legal awareness and reduce operational risks.
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 Required Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 Minimum 5 years of legal experience in fintech, banking, payments, technology, e-commenrce, or tech-adjacent sectors. GCC experience is a must.
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 Licensed to practice law in a common law jurisdiction (UK, US, or equivalent).
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 Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory environments for financial services, e-money, and payment solutions in the Bahrain.
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 Team player with excellent stakeholder engagement, commercial negotiation, and organizational skills.
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 Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance a diverse task list.
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 Arabic language skills are not essential but preferred.
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Legal Counsel

PwC Middle East

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 Description
 
 
 
 At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We&rsquo;re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.
 
 
 Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.
 
 
 
 Line of Service
 
 
 
 Tax
 
 
 
 Industry/Sector
 
 
 
 
 Specialism
 
 
 
 General Tax Consulting
 
 
 
 Management Level
 
 
 
 Manager
 
 
 
 Job Description &amp; Summary
 
 
 
 We are looking for candidates to join our growing Tax Team in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The right candidate(s) will be based in Bahrain but have responsibilities too in KSA&rsquo;s Eastern Province/Khobar, across the causeway. Specifically we are searching for a tax manager to join our Middle East Indirect Tax Practice &ndash; Indirect Taxes for us cover Value Added Tax, Customs Duty, Excise Tax and Real Estate Transaction Tax as well as electronic invoicing. The candidate we need should also have some experience in Bahrain&rsquo;s new Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax, and be prepared to do work across both Indirect and Direct Taxes.
 
 
 
 
 Role
 
 
 
 
 The role primarily involves advisory, compliance and disputes work in Tax covering not only Bahrain, but also extends across the Middle East (including in particular Indirect Taxes in the Gulf Co-operative Council Region &ndash; KSA, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the UAE). This is an exciting time for those who choose to become Tax specialists in the Middle East - e-Invoicing, VAT, Excise Tax, Customs Duty and RETT is coming to many countries and already implemented in a number.
 
 
 The manager role requires at least four years of experience in Indirect Tax, working in an in-house finance function, at a tax authority or for a consultancy firm
 
 
 
 Tax Manager Attributes
 
 
 
 Indirect Tax (VAT, Excise Tax, RETT and/or Customs Duty) work experience. Good working knowledge of GCC VAT Framework, KSA VAT, Bahrain VAT or similar Indirect Tax system
 
 
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 Some experience of Bahrain DMTT work, or Corporate Income Tax/Withholding Tax/Direct Tax projects
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 Track record in writing advice, memos, letters and emails on Indirect Tax matters
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 Practical experience of application of technical Indirect Tax rules and regulations
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 Managerial experience in running a small team, working both in the office and remotely
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 Tax authority, general finance, accounting or consulting/accounting firm experience of at least four years
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 Experience of appeals, objections and challenges to tax authority positions would be an advantage (but not a must-have) in Bahrain and / or elsewhere.
 
 
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 Education
 
 
 (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
 
 
 
 Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
 
 
 
 Certifications
 
 
 (if blank, certifications not specified)
 
 
 
 
 Required Skills
 
 
 
 
 Optional Skills
 
 
 
 Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Tax, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Customs Brokerage, Customs Regulations, Customs Tariffs, Customs Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Indirect Tax, Indirect Tax Controversies, Input Value Added Tax (VAT), Intellectual Curiosity, International Taxation, Learning Agility, Optimism, Professional Courage {+ 17 more}
 
 
 
 Desired Languages
 
 
 (If blank, desired languages not specified)
 
 
 
 
 Travel Requirements
 
 
 
 Not Specified
 
 
 
 Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
 
 
 
 Yes
 
 
 
 Government Clearance Required?
 
 
 
 Yes
 
 
 
 Job Posting End Date
 
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Tax & Legal Services - Tax - Indirect Tax - Manager - Manama

<div>Line of Service
Tax
Industry/Sector
Specialism
General Tax Consulting
Management Level
Manager
Job Description &amp; Summary
We are looking for candidates to join our growing Tax Team in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The right candidate(s) will be based in Bahrain but have responsibilities too in KSA&rsquo;s Eastern Province/Khobar, across the causeway. Specifically we are searching for a tax manager to join our Middle East Indirect Tax Practice &ndash; Indirect Taxes for us cover Value Added Tax, Customs Duty, Excise Tax and Real Estate Transaction Tax as well as electronic invoicing. The candidate we need should also have some experience in Bahrain&rsquo;s new Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax, and be prepared to do work across both Indirect and Direct Taxes.
Role
The role primarily involves advisory, compliance and disputes work in Tax covering not only Bahrain, but also extends across the Middle East (including in particular Indirect Taxes in the Gulf Co-operative Council Region &ndash; KSA, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the UAE). This is an exciting time for those who choose to become Tax specialists in the Middle East - e-Invoicing, VAT, Excise Tax, Customs Duty and RETT is coming to many countries and already implemented in a number.
The manager role requires at least four years of experience in Indirect Tax, working in an in-house finance function, at a tax authority or for a consultancy firm
Tax manager attributes:
Indirect Tax (VAT, Excise Tax, RETT and/or Customs Duty) work experience. Good working knowledge of GCC VAT Framework, KSA VAT, Bahrain VAT or similar Indirect Tax system
<ul><li>Some experience of Bahrain DMTT work, or Corporate Income Tax/Withholding Tax/Direct Tax projects
</li><li>Track record in writing advice, memos, letters and emails on Indirect Tax matters
</li><li>Practical experience of application of technical Indirect Tax rules and regulations
</li><li>Managerial experience in running a small team, working both in the office and remotely
</li><li>Tax authority, general finance, accounting or consulting/accounting firm experience of at least four years
</li><li>Experience of appeals, objections and challenges to tax authority positions would be an advantage (but not a must-have) in Bahrain and / or elsewhere.
</li></ul>Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Tax, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Customs Brokerage, Customs Regulations, Customs Tariffs, Customs Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Indirect Tax, Indirect Tax Controversies, Input Value Added Tax (VAT), Intellectual Curiosity, International Taxation, Learning Agility, Optimism, Professional Courage {+ 17 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
Yes
Job Posting End Date</div>

Almoayyed International Group - Kingdom of Bahrain

Key Responsibilities:Contract Review &amp; Legal Coordination<ul><li>Draft, review, and revise a wide range of agreements, including Supplier contracts , Customer agreements ,Subcontractor agreements or Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)</li><li>Ensure contractual terms comply with company policies and legal standards.</li><li>Liaise with internal stakeholders and corporate legal counsel on contract clarifications or disputes.</li><li>Maintain and organize a central repository of all active and archived contracts.</li><li>Monitor key contract milestones (e.g., expiries, renewals, and obligations).</li></ul>Collections &amp; Receivables Management :<ul><li>Track payment statuses and aging reports across all business units (ATC, AISS, SOLAR, AFSC)</li><li>Coordinate with sales, project, and finance teams to ensure timely collection follow-ups.</li><li>Communicate with customers professionally to resolve payment delays or discrepancies.</li><li>Escalate problematic accounts for senior management review or legal action.</li></ul>Compliance &amp; Documentation:<ul><li>Ensure contracts and collections processes comply with internal audit and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Support internal compliance checks, particularly those involving commercial terms and obligations.</li><li>Prepare reports on contract performance, collection effectiveness, and risk exposure.</li></ul>Administrative &amp; Cross-Functional Support:<ul><li>Provide administrative assistance to legal and finance departments, including preparing documentation, scanning, filing, and updating trackers.</li><li>Support in handling legal notices or documentation related to collections or disputes.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.</li><li>A Law degree (LLB) or paralegal certification is a plus, especially for candidates handling legal review duties.</li><li>3&ndash;5 years of experience in contract management, collections, or a similar administrative/legal/commercial role.</li><li>Familiarity with contract lifecycle management and receivables tracking.</li><li>Experience working with cross-functional teams (legal, finance, sales, etc.).</li><li>Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial terms, and legal documentation.</li><li>Basic understanding of accounts receivable processes and credit control.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications or Add-ons:<ul><li>Prior experience in a corporate legal department, construction, engineering, or project-based company.</li><li>Knowledge of compliance frameworks and audit processes.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Contracts & Collections Executive Officer (Bahraini Only)

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 Description
 
 
 
 At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We&rsquo;re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.
 
 
 Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.
 
 
 
 Line of Service
 
 
 
 Tax
 
 
 
 Industry/Sector
 
 
 
 Not Applicable
 
 
 
 Specialism
 
 
 
 General Tax Consulting
 
 
 
 Management Level
 
 
 
 Associate
 
 
 
 Job Description &amp; Summary
 
 
 
 Do you want to drive projects that can change an entire country or region? Join us on our Tax &amp; Legal Services Graduate Programme and be part of a human-led, tech-powered future. Tax &amp; Legal Services is the foundation upon which our clients projects can run. It&rsquo;s where transparency is created, businesses are evaluated and advice is given. Each of our Tax &amp; Legal Service Graduates have a different journey. Let us help shape yours!
 
 
 You might be wondering what a Tax &amp; Legal Services role involves. We help each client achieve their potential, reporting on different objectives based on country laws or helping clients with tax disputes. Over the two years, you&rsquo;ll learn how to investigate problems and provide accurate legal advice, provide solutions for tax or compliance implications, and draft legal documentation, specific to each client and their needs.
 
 
 
 
 Human-led, Tech-powered
 
 
 
 
 You might think Tax &amp; Legal Services is all about numbers and laws, but that&rsquo;s not all that it means. At PwC Middle East, it is about navigating your way through complex procedures, understanding laws from around the world, and unearthing effective solutions. Our teams go above and beyond to understand the problems our clients face and provide relevant, effective advice. Our clients need to follow processes and procedures, and Tax &amp; Legal Services is the reason they can.
 
 
 
 
 Discover your future with us
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re Looking For Versatile Graduates With a Real Interest In Problem-solving. You Need To Have a Logical Approach And Be Confident In Asking Questions. You Should Also Be
 
 
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 A recent or final-year undergraduate on track for a 3.2 GPA or equivalent in a STEM, Accounting, Finance or Economics degree subject area
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 Fluent in English with a preference for native Arabic language skills (spoken and written)
 
 
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 During the programme, we&rsquo;ll help you develop your client management, data analysis and research skills, so it&rsquo;s important that you&rsquo;re willing and keen to learn and drive your own development.
 
 
 
 Skills
 
 
 
 You will also become part of our Pathway to Manager program - P2M (Click here to learn more). This focuses on the first 5 years of your time with us, enabling rapid growth in core managerial, technical and soft skills earlier on in your career as well as working towards your professional qualification. The programme is built on four core pillars:
 
 
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 Enhanced work experience
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 Tax &amp; Legal Skills Specific training
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 Professional qualifications
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 Enhanced Career coaching Framework
 
 
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 We&rsquo;ll also offer a wide range of employee benefits differing by location, including:
 
 
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 Flexible working model
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 Holistic wellbeing initiatives and programmes
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 Medical cover and life insurance
 
 
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 We are PwC Middle East.
 
 
 
 
 Our business makes change happen. With around 8,000 people across 12 countries in the Middle East, you&rsquo;ll play a part in building a human-led, tech-powered future. We operate regionally, connecting more than 295,000 people across the globe, bringing together unique knowledge and experiences.
 
 
 Ready to transform the Middle East? Submit your application today.
 
 
 
 Start date: January or September 2024
 
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
 (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
 
 
 
 Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
 
 
 
 Certifications
 
 
 (if blank, certifications not specified)
 
 
 
 
 Required Skills
 
 
 
 
 Optional Skills
 
 
 
 Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Business Tax, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Customs Brokerage, Customs Regulations, Customs Tariffs, Customs Valuation, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Indirect Tax, Indirect Tax Controversies, Input Value Added Tax (VAT), Intellectual Curiosity, International Taxation, Optimism, Tax Accounting, Tax Dispute Resolution, Tax Documentation, Tax Litigations, Tax Modeling, Tax Preparation {+ 7 more}
 
 
 
 Desired Languages
 
 
 (If blank, desired languages not specified)
 
 
 
 
 Travel Requirements
 
 
 
 Up to 60%
 
 
 
 Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
 
 
 
 No
 
 
 
 Government Clearance Required?
 
 
 
 No
 
 
 
 Job Posting End Date
 
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TLS Graduate - Bahrain

KPMG Bahrain

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 Who are we?
 
 
 
 KPMG in Bahrain employs over 350 professionals and partners. We provide our clients with a suite of locally supported Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. We recruit the best and brightest from around the world and currently have a workforce that represents over 20 countries working across our teams. We also pride ourselves in our capabilities to attract, nurture, and empower talent from our local communities locally.
 
 
 
 We do what matters!
 
 
 
 
 About Risk Advisory
 
 
 
 KPMG's Advisory practice is one of the largest Advisory businesses worldwide and the major growth area for our organization. Our services are focused on the finance function and we work with clients in identifying and tackling their challenges in growth, governance, and performance. Our Advisory teams support businesses as they restructure and expand, whether organically or by acquisition. We help them to become more efficient and provide support as they adapt to the challenges posed by a rapidly changing business environment.
 
 
 
 This Is The Job For You, If You Have
 
 
 
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 A recognized degree in Legal/ Accounting/ Finance/ Business or related disciplines plus
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 A professional qualification, e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, CPA, and/or Master's
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 CAMS, CIA, and/or CISA qualifications are an advantage
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 5-6 years of work experience gained in legal, compliance, governance, and AML world
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 Immediately available
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Senior Associate- Compliance/ Governance

Bybit

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 About the Role
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced
 
 Compliance Manager
 
 to join our team and take ownership of regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This role will carry
 
 MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) responsibilities
 
 and will play a key part in
 
 regulatory license applications
 
 (e.g., Virtual Asset, Payment Services, EMI, or MiFID). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services or virtual assets, with proven expertise in AML/CFT, licensing, and regulatory engagement.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 1. MLRO Responsibilities
 
 
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 Act as the appointed
 
 MLRO
 
 for relevant licensed entities.
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 Monitor transactions, review alerts, and oversee AML/CFT investigations.
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 Ensure timely submission of
 
 Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs)
 
 to the authorities.
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 Maintain AML/CFT policies, procedures, and risk assessments in line with local regulatory requirements.
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 Liaise with regulators, auditors, and law enforcement agencies on AML/CFT matters.
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 Provide AML/CFT training and guidance to internal teams.
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 2. Licensing &amp; Regulatory Affairs
 
 
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 Lead and manage
 
 license application processes
 
 in multiple jurisdictions (e.g., Bahrain, Georgia, UAE, EU).
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 Prepare, review, and submit regulatory applications, notifications, and periodic reports.
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 Engage directly with regulators during the application and ongoing supervision process.
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 Monitor regulatory developments and ensure business alignment with new requirements.
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 Support expansion initiatives by advising senior management on licensing strategy and compliance obligations.
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 3. General Compliance Management
 
 
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 Develop, implement, and maintain compliance frameworks across business operations.
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 Conduct internal compliance reviews and risk assessments.
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 Collaborate with business units (Product, Operations, Risk, Legal) to embed compliance in daily processes.
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 Advise senior management on compliance risks and provide strategic solutions.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
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 Minimum
 
 3-5 years of compliance/AML experience
 
 in financial services, fintech, or virtual assets.
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 Prior
 
 MLRO or Deputy MLRO experience
 
 is strongly preferred.
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 Proven track record in handling
 
 regulatory license applications
 
 .
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 Solid understanding of AML/CFT regulations, sanctions, and financial crime compliance.
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 Strong communication skills to engage with regulators, management, and cross-functional teams.
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 Professional certifications such as
 
 CAMS, ICA, or equivalent
 
 are an advantage.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Why Join Us
 
 
 
 At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.
 
 
 Our benefits include:
 
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 Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
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 Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
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 Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
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 Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
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 Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.
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 </ul>
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Compliance Officer ( Licensing and MLRO)

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