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