Compliance & Legal Affairs Specialist
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ZUPERCT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (Registration No. 8441119-1), incorporated in 2026 in the Republic of Seychelles, is an emerging global CFD (Contract for Difference) broker headquartered in Dubai, UAE.
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About the Company
ZUPERCT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (Registration No. 8441119-1), incorporated in 2026 in the Republic of Seychelles, is an emerging global CFD (Contract for Difference) broker headquartered in Dubai, UAE.
Founded by a team of seasoned finance professionals, ZUPERCT is committed to providing retail and institutional investors with efficient, transparent, and secure access to global financial markets.
Role Overview
You will be the regulatory and legal foundation of Zupernova's UAE operations — ensuring the platform remains fully compliant under both the UAE CMA Category 5 license and Seychelles FSA framework.
You will build and maintain AML/KYC systems, manage regulatory reporting, and provide legal support across contracts, disputes, and regulatory communications.
Compliance Management(45%)
- Overseeday-to-daycompliance operations; ensure all business processes align with UAE CMA and Seychelles FSA requirements
- Build and maintain the compliance policy framework: AML/CFTpolicy, KYC procedures, client complaint handling, product compliance guidelines
- Submit periodic regulatory reports to UAE CMA andFSA; monitor regulatory updates and revise internal procedures accordingly
- Manage license renewals, regulatory change notifications, and ongoing regulator liaison
AML And KYC Compliance Execution (30%)
- Lead design and implementation of KYC and CDD (Customer Due Diligence) processes
- Establish AML/CFT risk assessment and client risk tiering framework
- Review Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) cases for high-risk clients (PEPs, high-risk nationals)
- Manage Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR) and interface with regulatory authorities and law enforcement as required
Legal Affairs (25%)
- Draft and review core legal documents: Client Service Agreement, Risk Disclosure Statement, Privacy Policy, IB Partnership Agreement
- Manage third-party contracts (vendors, LP agreements, tech service providers); identify legal risks and recommend revisions
- Handle legal aspects of client disputes and prepare documentation for regulatory investigations
- Track UAE FinTech regulatory developments (DIFC,ADGM,CMA) and relevant legislative updates
Essential
- Bachelor's degree or above in Law,Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, or related field
- 4+years in financial services (CFD/FX/securities/banking/FinTech) compliance or legal roles
- Deep knowledge of AML/KYC/CFT regulatory frameworks with practical implementation experience
- Familiarity with financial regulatory reporting processes and direct experience submitting reports to regulators
- Fluent English(written and spoken); ability to independently draft English legal documents and regulatory submissions
Preferred
- ★UAE CMA,DIFC(DFSA),or ADGM(FSRA)compliance experience is strongly preferred
- ★Arabic language proficiency (written and spoken) preferred for regulatory communications
- ACAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), ICA Compliance Certificate, or equivalent
- Familiarity with Seychelles FSA compliance requirements
- ★Mandarin Chinese proficiency preferred (for Group coordination)
- Prior experience as Compliance Officer or Compliance Specialist at a regulated CFD/FX broker
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