Job Description

Job Title: Corporate Legal Compliance Executive

Compliance

We are recruiting an Onboarding and Monitoring Manager within the Compliance team. The Manager will work directly with Operations and Sales partners of Telr and the acquiring Banks throughout the Middle East, Africa and Asia Region.

Would you like to be part of a dynamic working environment, contribute to ecommerce growth and our success within the regional emerging markets?

Primary Responsibilities

Manage the merchant onboarding and due diligence checks

Manage the ongoing and periodic monitoring of activities and address the higher risk matters

Manage the disputes and fraud prevention programs

Maintain an appropriate risk assessment of Merchants

Maintain and enhance the compliance programs

Reporting and escalation on risks and opportunities to relevant stakeholders

Drive training and awareness initiatives, and, providing guidance and support to both staff and merchants.

Other as required (Business support, Internal Controls, Agreements, Corporate Governance...)

Skills and Experience Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Law

5+ years of experience in a legal compliance role, ideally in a corporate environment.

, online payments, online card fraud prevention programs, Ecommerce merchant inspections, consumers' disputes, chargeback management, high risk merchants.

Very good knowledge and understanding of

, card association operating regulations and rules,

regional rules, regulations and market practices and various international standards.

Excellent communication skill in English and Arabic both Written and Verbal.

Ability to operate multi-nationally with staff, regulators, banks and merchants.

Excellent analysis and problem solving skills.

Excellent demonstrated organizational skills, including time management, record keeping, self- scheduling, and follow-up.

Legal Compliance

Job Summary:

The Corporate Legal Compliance Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing compliance programs that ensure the company adheres to internal policies, as well as legal and regulatory requirements. This individual will act as the subject matter expert on compliance matters and work across various departments to mitigate legal risks and ensure the company's operations are in line with applicable laws and regulations of CB-UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance programs that align with legal standards, Fin Tech industry regulations, and company policies. Monitor and interpret relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends, ensuring the company remains compliant with changing legal landscapes. Conduct regular internal audits and assessments to ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Provide legal advice and counsel to senior management on compliance-related matters, ensuring informed business decisions. Investigate reported incidents of non-compliance and work to resolve issues in a timely manner, including conducting internal investigations. Liaise with regulatory authorities and external auditors on compliance matters. Draft, review, and update company policies and procedures to ensure they meet compliance requirements. Manage and respond to legal claims or regulatory inquiries affecting the company. Stay informed of legal and regulatory developments in areas such as data protection, employment law, corporate governance, and financial regulations.

Key Competencies:

Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks. Ability to influence and partner with senior leadership. High level of ethical standards and integrity. Capacity to navigate and resolve conflicts between business goals and compliance requirements.

Language

Must be fluent in English and Arabic is an advantage.

Location

Dubai

Full time

Reporting into the Director of Legal

About Telr:

Telr is an award-winning, Dubai-based Start-up offering payment gateway solutions for SMEs, government bodies, and large corporates. Its wholly owned, unique platform enables it to handle complex or unique payment methods or integrations.

Telr enables businesses to transact in over 120 currencies with payment platform capabilities in 30 languages & it provides customers with a range of financial & business services that include social commerce, QR Codes, BNPL, e-Commerce Platform, Business Loans, Payment links, Anti-fraud protection, Shopping Cart Integrations, & more.

post your CV: careers@telr.com

Job Type: Full-time