Client Onboarding Specialist - KYC (Arabic Speaker)

Atfx Mena; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ATFX MENA seeks a detail-oriented Client Onboarding Specialist to lead onboarding, KYC/AML reviews, and due diligence to ensure regulatory and internal compliance for new client accounts.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in client onboarding within brokerage/forex, with strong AML risk assessment skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, Compliance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in KYC, AML, Compliance, or Client Onboarding.
• Strong knowledge of KYC/AML, CDD/EDD, sanctions, PEP screening, and client risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Own the full onboarding lifecycle for new HNWI clients, from initial document collection through to account activation.
• Conduct KYC, CDD and EDD reviews in line with regulatory requirements.
• Perform PEP, sanctions, adverse media, and background screening.
• Identify and flag risk factors, including PEP status, sanctions exposure, jurisdictional risks, and complex ownership structures.
• Review client documentation, source of funds, and source of wealth where required.
• Identify and escalation suspicious activity, red flags, and high-risk cases.
• Conduct periodic KYC reviews and ensure client records remain accurate and up to date.
• Prepare complete onboarding files for Relationship Manager and internal Compliance review and final sign-off.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready onboarding records.
• Work closely with Compliance, Sales, and Operations to resolve onboarding issues.
• Update company documentation, policies, and manuals to reflect regulatory changes
• Partner with Relationship Managers and Compliance to improve onboarding turnaround times and the overall client experience.
• Support internal training and awareness programs related to compliance and KYC obligations
• Handle confidential information with a high degree of integrity and discretion

Skills

KYC/AML

CDD/EDD

sanctions

PEP screening

client risk assessment

communication

organizational skills

attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Compliance, or related field

Tools

ACAMS/CAMS certification

Job description

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 detail-oriented Client 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

• Own the full onboarding lifecycle for new HNWI clients, from initial document collection through to account activation.
• Conduct KYC, CDD and EDD reviews in line with regulatory requirements.
• Perform PEP, sanctions, adverse media, and background screening.
• Identify and flag risk factors, including PEP status, sanctions exposure, jurisdictional risks, and complex ownership structures
• Review client documentation, source of funds, and source of wealth where required.
• Identify and escalation suspicious activity, red flags, and high-risk cases.
• Conduct periodic KYC reviews and ensure client records remain accurate and up to date.
• Prepare complete onboarding files for Relationship Manager and internal Compliance review and final sign-off.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready onboarding records.
• Work closely with Compliance, Sales, and Operations to resolve onboarding issues.
• Update company documentation, policies, and manuals to reflect regulatory changes
• Partner with Relationship Managers and Compliance to improve onboarding turnaround times and the overall client experience.
• 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, Finance, Business, Compliance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in KYC, AML, Compliance, or Client Onboarding.
• 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.
• CAMS/ACAMS or equivalent certification is a strong plus.