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Compliance Officer – Payments Company
Bankd
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Onsite
AED 6,000/month / month
1 months ago
ComplianceAMLKYCCustomer Due DiligenceSanctions ScreeningRisk Assessment
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About the Role
Bankd seeks a Compliance Officer to ensure regulatory compliance, manage client onboarding, and mitigate financial crime risks. The role requires 2+ years of compliance/AML/KYC experience, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of AML/CFT regulations.
Key Skills for This Role
ComplianceAMLKYCCustomer Due DiligenceSanctions ScreeningRisk Assessment
Responsibilities
- Manage the end to end onboarding process for new clients and business partners
- Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews
- Verify customer identities, corporate structures, source of funds, and beneficial ownership information
- Perform sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screenings
- Monitor client activities and transactions for potential AML/CFT risks
- Investigate and escalate suspicious activities in accordance with company procedures
- Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures
- Conduct periodic compliance reviews and risk assessments
- Assist with regulatory reporting and audits
- Provide compliance training and guidance to internal teams
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Compliance, Risk Management, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Compliance, AML, KYC, Risk, Banking, Fintech, or Payments
- Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, sanctions screening, and customer due diligence requirements
- Experience working within a regulated financial services, fintech, payment institution, or banking environment
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent preferred
- Hold a valid European passport OR be fluent in both English and Tagalog
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- We are seeking a detail oriented and proactive Compliance Officer to join our growing payments company.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the business operates in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.
- This role is critical in maintaining a strong compliance framework, supporting client onboarding, and safeguarding the company against financial crime risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end to end onboarding process for new clients and business partners.
- Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews.
- Verify customer identities, corporate structures, source of funds, and beneficial ownership information.
- Perform sanctions, PEP (Politically Exposed Persons), and adverse media screenings.
- Monitor client activities and transactions for potential AML/CFT risks.
- Investigate and escalate suspicious activities in accordance with company procedures.
- Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
- Create and update policies to ensure the safeguarding of client funds, customer data, AML/CTF compliance, fraud prevention, and operational risks.
- Conduct periodic compliance reviews and risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with local and international regulations applicable to payment service providers.
- Assist with regulatory reporting and audits.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and documentation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Compliance, AML, KYC, Risk, Banking, Fintech, or Payments.
- Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, sanctions screening, and customer due diligence requirements.
- Experience working within a regulated financial services, fintech, payment institution, or banking environment.
- Knowledge of UAE and international compliance standards is advantageous.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent are preferred but not mandatory.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational and documentation abilities.
- Ability to assess risk and make sound compliance decisions.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Language & Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria: Hold a valid European passport; OR be fluent in both English and Tagalog (written and spoken).
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunity to work in a fast growing payments and fintech environment.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Collaborative and dynamic workplace culture.
- Pay: AED 6,000.00 AED 10,000.00 per month.
Schedule
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Work Location: In person
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