Compliance Analyst- Chinese Speaker

OX Human Resources Consultancies; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OX Human Resources Consultancies is seeking a Compliance Analyst in Dubai to join the growing Compliance team. The role focuses on KYC/CDD reviews, transaction monitoring, and regulatory compliance in a regulated environment, with emphasis on supporting Chinese-speaking clients.

The candidate should have 2–5 years of experience in compliance, AML, and KYC, and be fluent in Chinese and English. Familiarity with top-tier screening tools is a plus, and professional Mandarin communication is

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Compliance, AML, KYC, CDD, or similar role.
• Experience in Forex/CFD, Financial Services, FinTech, Payments, Banking, or Virtual Assets preferred.
• Familiarity with AML/CFT, KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, PEP screening, and transaction monitoring.
• Fluent in Chinese and English with professional Mandarin communication.
• Compliance-related certification (e.g., CAMS, ICA) advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC, CDD, and enhanced due diligence reviews for new and existing clients.
• Review client identification and supporting documentation.
• Perform customer risk assessments and monitor for potential compliance risks.
• Support transaction monitoring and investigation of unusual or potentially suspicious activities.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and assist with audits and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Customer Support, Payments, Risk, and Management to resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Report writing

Mandarin language

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 escape 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.