We are looking for a detail-oriented Compliance Onboarding Specialist to join our team. The role will be primarily responsible for client onboarding, KYC/AML reviews, due diligence, and ensuring that client accounts meet all applicable regulatory and internal compliance requirements.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in client onboarding and KYC within the brokerage, or forex industry, with a strong understanding of AML requirements and risk-based client assessment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end onboarding for individual clients.
- Conduct KYC, CDD and EDD reviews in line with regulatory requirements.
- Perform PEP, sanctions, adverse media, and background screening.
- Assess client risk profiles and classify clients based on risk level.
- Review client documentation, source of funds, and source of wealth where required.
- Identify and escalate suspicious activity, red flags, and high-risk cases.
- Conduct periodic KYC reviews and ensure client records remain accurate and up to date.
- Maintain complete and accurate onboarding records and audit trails.
- Work closely with Compliance, Sales, and Operations to resolve onboarding issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Compliance, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in KYC, AML, Compliance, or Client Onboarding.
- Experience within forex, brokerage is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of KYC/AML, CDD/EDD, sanctions, PEP screening, and client risk assessment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify compliance red flags.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Fluent in Arabic and English.
