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Compliance & Onboarding Officer (Arabic Speaker) Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at ATFX MENA
Title: Compliance & Onboarding Officer (Arabic Speaker)
Company: ATFX MENA
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About the Company
ATFX MENA is a licensed financial services firm regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) in the United Arab Emirates. As a referral and marketing arm of the globally recognized ATFX brand, ATFX MENA plays a key role in introducing and supporting clients in the MENA Region interested in accessing trading services offered by ATFX’s regulated entities abroad facilitating their access to a wide range of financial instruments — including Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares, and CFDs.
ATFX MENA is part of a global online trading group with 26 offices and +900 professionals, ATFX is regulated by nine reputable financial authorities including the UK, Cyprus, Australia, Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa, Hong Kong, Cambodia, and the MENA region.
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About the Role:
ATFX MENA is seeking a dedicated Compliance and Onboarding Officer to support the Head of Compliance in overseeing and maintaining regulatory standards across the business.
This role focuses primarily on client onboarding and KYC/AML compliance, while also contributing to broader compliance initiatives. The successful candidate will ensure that internal processes, systems, and client interactions are fully aligned with applicable local and international regulations, while maintaining the integrity of the firm’s compliance framework.
Key Responsibilities
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)
