Banking & PSP Legal Specialist

JustMarkets
Europe
Remote

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with multi-jurisdictional banking and compliance experience working in high-risk financial sectors.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with multi-jurisdictional banking and compliance experience in high-risk financial sectors
    — “Hands-on experience opening corporate bank and payment accounts and passing KYB/due diligence for multi-jurisdictional groups is mandatory.”
  • Legal professionals with a strong grasp of AML/CFT frameworks and high-risk merchant onboarding
    — “Working knowledge of AML/CFT requirements as banks apply them to corporate clients (EU AMLD framework, FATF standards).”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high level of attention to detail and document management across multiple jurisdictions
    — “Prepare and maintain KYB packs for every Group entity: corporate documents, AML/KYC policies, licence and financial information.”
  • Candidates must be capable of managing ongoing compliance and periodic reviews with financial institutions
    — “Answer bank and provider information requests during periodic reviews, on time and in full.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing complex legal contracts and risk terms in your resume and interview responses
    — “Ability to review PSP, acquiring, EMI and banking agreements and spot risky terms: reserves and rolling reserves, freeze and hold rights, set-off, termination without cause, fee changes, liability caps and governing law.”
  • Emphasize your ability to source and onboard backup banks and payment providers for high-risk entities
    — “Source, assess and onboard backup banks and payment providers for current entities.”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of multi-entity group structures and how they impact compliance and onboarding
    — “Understanding of multi-entity group structures (for example Cyprus, Seychelles, BVI, South Africa, UAE etc.).”
  • Showcase your ability to maintain and apply a standardized checklist for banking and payment contracts
    — “Maintain and apply the Group's checklist for banking and payment contracts.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage and report on the status of banking and payment relationships effectively
    — “Keep a live register of all banking and payment relationships, their status, contract terms and review dates.”
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What success looks like

  • successful onboarding of new financial partnerships
  • streamlined compliance processes
Typical background
3+ years in corporate banking or legal compliance roles

Skills & requirements

Required

Corporate Banking OnboardingPayments ComplianceLegal ReviewAml/cft RequirementsContract Negotiation

Preferred

Compliance QualificationCfd/fx Broker ExperienceNetwork Of Banking Contacts

About the role

Original posting from JustMarkets via Greenhouse

JustMarkets is a global multi-asset broker that has been shaping the industry since its founding in 2012. We work with clients in more than 160 countries. JustMarkets is on a mission to create a convenient and transparent trading environment so that everyone can reach their full investment potential. We strive to offer superior spreads, execution, and service.

As we continue to grow and expand our global presence, we are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Banking & PSP Legal Specialist to unlock new financial partnerships, streamline onboarding, and create the banking and payment capabilities that fuel our international growth.

Responsibilities:

Open accounts for newly established Group entities and additional accounts for existing ones with banks, PSPs, EMIs and card acquirers

Source, assess and onboard backup banks and payment providers for current entities

Prepare and maintain KYB packs for every Group entity: corporate documents, AML/KYC policies, licence and financial information

Pass onboarding compliance with banks, PSPs, EMIs and card schemes, including enhanced due diligence

Answer bank and provider information requests during periodic reviews, on time and in full

Collect the required documents and data from Finance, Accounting and Compliance and keep them up to date

Review and negotiate bank, PSP, acquiring and EMI agreements and set-ups

Maintain and apply the Group's checklist for banking and payment contracts

Keep a live register of all banking and payment relationships, their status, contract terms and review dates

Report regularly to the Corporate Legal Lead on redundancy, pipeline and open risks

Requirements:

3 + years in corporate banking onboarding, payments or legal/compliance roles for regulated or high-risk businesses (brokerage, FX/CFD, crypto, gaming or similar)

Hands-on experience opening corporate bank and payment accounts and passing KYB/due diligence for multi-jurisdictional groups is mandatory

Experience handling periodic reviews and enhanced due diligence requests from banks and payment providers

Ability to review PSP, acquiring, EMI and banking agreements and spot risky terms: reserves and rolling reserves, freeze and hold rights, set-off, termination without cause, fee changes, liability caps and governing law

Strong ownership, proactive problem-solving skills and ability to independently drive processes to completion

Excellent attention to detail and strong relationship-building skills

Understanding of multi-entity group structures (for example Cyprus, Seychelles, BVI, South Africa, UAE etc.)

Working knowledge of AML/CFT requirements as banks apply them to corporate clients (EU AMLD framework, FATF standards)

Card scheme rules (Visa, Mastercard) relevant to merchant onboarding and high-risk MCCs

Payment flows: acquiring, APMs, local payment methods, crypto on- and off-ramps

Upper-Intermediate English (B2) or higher

Will be a plus:

Diploma-level professional qualification in Compliance or AML (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, CISI)

Experience with CFD/FX brokers, MiFID II, or payments licensing

Experience opening accounts and passing compliance with Tier-1 banks

An established network of contacts at banks, EMIs and PSPs serving high-risk sectors

Previous work at a bank's corporate onboarding or KYB team, or at a PSP's merchant risk team

Experience with crypto-friendly banks and digital-asset payment providers

We offer:

Opportunity to manage account opening processes for high-growth corporate groups, gaining hands-on experience with international banks and financial institutions.

Continuous professional development through exposure to complex banking processes, diverse jurisdictions, and evolving regulatory requirements.

20 paid vacation days per year

10 paid sick leave days per year

Public holidays as per the company’s approved Public holiday list

Medical insurance

Opportunity to work remotely

Professional education budget

Language learning budget

Wellness budget (gym membership, sports gear and related expenses)

Source: JustMarkets careers (Greenhouse)

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