Compliance & Onboarding Officer (Arabic Speaker)

Overview

Atfx Mena

About the Role

Compliance and Onboarding Officer

Compliance Support & Monitoring

• Assist the Head of Compliance in day-to-day operations and compliance initiatives
• Monitor internal activities to identify, assess, and escalate compliance risks, breaches, or exposures
• Support the implementation and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures in line with applicable regulations
• Assist in coordinating internal investigations into potential compliance risks and incidents
• Support audit preparation and regulatory inspections, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to promote cross-functional compliance alignment
• Maintain detailed records of conflicts of interest and support related disclosures
• Monitor outsourcing arrangements to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations

Client Onboarding & KYC

• Manage the end-to-end onboarding process for new clients in line with regulatory and internal requirements
• Conduct KYC reviews, background checks, and client risk assessments, including CDD and EDD
• Perform sanctions screening, PEP checks, and adverse media reviews
• Classify clients based on risk level and regulatory requirements
• Identify and escalate suspicious activities or red flags to the Compliance function
• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date client documentation

Regulatory Alignment & Process Improvement

• Review new products, processes, and systems to ensure regulatory compliance
• Collect and consolidate compliance-related data for internal reporting and regulatory submissions
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and Group Compliance teams to ensure consistent application of compliance frameworks
• Identify process gaps and contribute to the development of more efficient and compliant workflows
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and Compliance functions to ensure consistent compliance frameworks across all service lines.
• Identify process gaps and contribute to the development of more efficient and compliant workflows.

Documentation & Communication

• Update company documentation, policies, and manuals to reflect regulatory changes
• Support internal training and awareness programs related to compliance and KYC obligations
• Handle confidential information with a high degree of integrity and discretion

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Risk Management, Audit, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in compliance, onboarding, or KYC/AML within financial services (banking, fintech, or brokerage/forex preferred)
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations and risk-based approaches
• Familiarity with UAE regulatory framework (CMA/SCA) is highly desirable
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Proficiency in compliance systems, screening tools, and documentation processes
• Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken)