Senior Product Manager

ABOUT FIRST CRYPTO EXCHANGE LLC
First Crypto is a VARA-licensed OTC broker-dealer in Dubai serving individuals and institutions. We are building our own platform for digital assets and fiat payments: OTC desk, web client and mobile app.

JOB OVERVIEW
We are looking for a Senior Product Manager with strong experience in OTC, Crypto, FinTech, Trading, or Payments to drive the development of FCE's core product and customer-facing solutions.
We are hiring Product Managers across several key areas: Onboarding, Payments & Integrations, Core Product, and Referral Program.

The key objective of the role is to own product development end-to-end - from strategy and roadmap to requirements, development, launch, and continuous optimization - within a regulated crypto environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Own and develop the product roadmap for the OTC desk, web platform, and mobile application.
Translate VARA, AML, and KYC requirements into clear product solutions and development tasks.
Develop and improve key product flows, including RFQ, whitelisting, custody, onboarding, payments, and crypto-fiat operations.
Work closely with Engineering, Compliance, Product, and banking partners to deliver production-ready solutions.
Define product requirements, prepare PRDs, prioritize features, and drive execution through to production.
Analyze user behavior, operational data, feedback, and complex edge cases to identify product opportunities.
Use AI tools as part of the daily product development process to improve research, analysis, documentation, and execution.

PRODUCT AREAS
Onboarding
Own the user journey from registration through KYC/KYB and account opening.
Improve onboarding conversion and user experience.
Integrate and optimize KYC/KYB, AML, and other external providers.
Analyze verification failures, delays, and user drop-off.
Payments & Integrations
Develop payment infrastructure and integrations with banks, PSPs, card providers, and other financial partners.
Launch new payment methods and deposit/withdrawal solutions.
Manage integrations from requirements and PRDs through launch and scaling.
Improve reliability and efficiency of existing payment products.
Core Product
Develop the core business logic of the OTC platform.
Improve flow of funds and transaction execution.
Work on RFQ, order execution, pricing, and settlement processes.
Optimize custody workflows and digital asset operations.
Design key user scenarios and explore new product opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
5+ years of Product Management experience in FinTech, Crypto, Trading, Payments, or a related field.
Experience launching and scaling products in a regulated environment.
Strong understanding of OTC, custody, digital asset infrastructure, or TradFi.
Experience working with compliance, regulatory, and operational requirements.
Practical experience using AI tools in product management.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, including complex product scenarios and edge cases.
Ability to independently own a product area and take responsibility for business outcomes.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
English - B2 or higher.

WOULD BE A PLUS
Experience with OTC trading platforms or broker-dealers.
Experience with crypto-fiat payment infrastructure.
Experience with banking and PSP integrations.
Experience working with VARA or other financial regulators.
Technical background or strong understanding of APIs and system integrations.

WORKING CONDITIONS & BENEFITS
Compensation: Competitive compensation based on experience
Vacation: 20 working days per year
Sick Leave: 10 days per year
Days Off: 5 days per year
Public Holidays: 8–10 days per year, depending on the holiday calendar of different countries
Location: Remote, with potential relocation to the UAE
Team: Small senior team, high level of ownership, and minimal bureaucracy
Opportunity: Build regulated crypto infrastructure for the international market with a licensed OTC business, banking partner, and active operations