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