Compliance Analyst- Chinese Speaker

OX Human Resources Consultancies; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

OX Human Resources Consultancies is seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Analyst fluent in Chinese and English to join the Compliance team. The role covers KYC/CDD reviews, transaction monitoring, and regulatory compliance in a regulated environment.

You will support onboarding, investigations, and internal audits, while liaising with Operations, Payments, Risk, and Management. We value 2–5 years of experience in compliance, familiarity with screening tools such as World-Check or LexisNexis, and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in Compliance, AML, KYC or similar.
• Experience in Forex/CFD, Financial Services, FinTech, Payments, Banking or Virtual Assets.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions, PEP screening and monitoring.
• Experience reviewing complex or high-risk customer profiles is a plus.
• Familiarity with screening tools such as World-Check, Dow Jones, LexisNexis, ComplyAdvantage.
• Strong analytical, investigative and reporting skills.
• Fluent in Chinese and English; Mandarin proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC, CDD and enhanced due diligence reviews for clients.
• Review client IDs and supporting documents for accuracy.
• Conduct risk assessments and monitor for potential compliance risks.
• Carry out ongoing monitoring and periodic client reviews.
• Assist with sanctions/PEP screening and investigative cases.
• Escalate high-risk concerns to the Compliance Manager or MLRO.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and reports.

Skills

KYC/CDD

AML/Financial Crime

Risk assessment

Analytical reasoning

Investigation

Communication

Documentation

Tools

World-Check

Dow Jones

LexisNexis

ComplyAdvantage

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Compliance Analyst who is fluent in Chinese and English to join our growing Compliance team.

This is a mid-level role suited to someone with experience in financial services, Forex/CFD, FinTech, payments, virtual assets, or another regulated environment. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day compliance function, including client onboarding, KYC/CDD reviews, transaction monitoring, regulatory compliance, and internal investigations.

The role will also involve supporting Chinese-speaking clients, partners, and stakeholders where required.

What You'll Do

• Conduct KYC, CDD, and enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews for new and existing clients.
• Review and verify client identification and supporting documentation.
• Conduct customer risk assessments and identify potential compliance risks.
• Perform ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews of client accounts.
• Assist with transaction monitoring and the investigation of unusual or potentially suspicious activities.
• Escalate potential compliance concerns, suspicious activity, and high-risk cases to the relevant Compliance Manager or MLRO.
• Conduct screening against sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and other relevant watchlists.
• Support the investigation and resolution of compliance-related alerts and cases.
• Assist with maintaining accurate compliance records, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Support regulatory and internal compliance requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Work closely with teams including Operations, Customer Support, Payments, Risk, and Management to resolve compliance-related matters.
• Assist in responding to internal and external compliance queries.
• Support compliance monitoring, audits, and internal reviews where required.
• Identify potential gaps or risks in existing processes and recommend improvements.
• Ensure all compliance activities are conducted in accordance with internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

• 2–5 years of experience in Compliance, AML, KYC, CDD, Risk, Financial Crime, or a similar role.
• Previous experience within Forex/CFD, Financial Services, FinTech, Payments, Banking, or Virtual Assets is highly preferred.
• Good understanding of AML/CFT, KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, PEP screening, and transaction monitoring.
• Experience reviewing complex or high-risk customer profiles is an advantage.
• Familiarity with compliance and screening tools such as World-Check, Dow Jones, LexisNexis, ComplyAdvantage, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
• Comfortable working independently while knowing when to lift complex matters.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Fluent in both Chinese and English, with the ability to communicate professionally in written and spoken Mandarin.
• A compliance-related certification such as CAMS, ICA, ACAMS, or similar would be an advantage, but is not mandatory.