Compliance Officer / Compliance Specialist

Job Summary

Employment and Workplace

• The position is full-time.
• The work location is in person in Dubai, UAE.
• The salary is AED 8,000 to AED 12,000 per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage KYC/KYB and client onboarding and review client documentation for policy and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct CDD and AML checks, identify risks, follow up on deficiencies, and support transaction monitoring.
• Coordinate with Payments, Operations, Sales, and Compliance teams on client and transaction matters.
• Monitor payment-related compliance issues and escalate suspicious or high-risk activity.
• Maintain compliance records and assist with internal reviews, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure daily business activities comply with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Keep current with financial services regulatory and compliance requirements.

Mandatory Requirements

• Hands-on compliance experience in the CFD/Forex industry.
• Previous experience in the financial services sector.
• Strong knowledge of KYC, KYB, AML, and CDD.
• Practical experience with client onboarding, compliance reviews, payments, and transaction follow-up.
• Strong understanding of compliance procedures and risk identification.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with different departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a company regulated under CMA Category 1 or Category 5 is highly preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, Compliance, or a related field is preferred.
• A professional compliance or AML certification such as CAMS or equivalent is advantageous.
• Experience with UAE-regulated financial services firms is advantageous.
• Arabic is preferred.