Compliance Analyst - Chinese Speaker

Ezetop LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ezetop LLC is seeking a detail-focused Compliance Analyst fluent in Chinese and English to support KYC/CDD reviews, screening, and regulatory-aligned processes.

You will work in a FinTech/payments setting, assisting in client onboarding, transaction monitoring, and investigations while communicating with Chinese-speaking stakeholders. A strong analytical mindset and experience in a regulated environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Compliance, AML, KYC, CDD, Risk or Financial Crime.
• Experience in Forex/CFD, Financial Services, FinTech, Payments, Banking, or Virtual Assets preferred.
• Solid understanding of AML/CFT, KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, PEP screening, and transaction monitoring.
• Experience reviewing complex or high-risk customer profiles is advantageous.
• Familiarity with screening tools like World-Check, Dow Jones, LexisNexis, ComplyAdvantage is a plus.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews for new and existing clients.
• Review client identification and supporting documents.
• Perform customer risk assessments and identify compliance risks.
• Carry out ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews of client accounts.
• Assist with transaction monitoring and investigation of suspicious activities.
• Escalate high-risk cases to the Compliance Manager or MLRO.
• Screen against sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and watchlists.
• Support investigations and resolution of compliance alerts and cases.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and documentation.
• Support regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Operations, Customer Support, Payments, Risk and Management to resolve issues.
• Respond to internal and external compliance queries.
• Assist in audits and internal reviews as required.
• Identify gaps in processes and suggest improvements.
• Ensure activities align with policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Chinese language

English language

AML/KYC experience

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Investigation skills

Education

Compliance certification (CAMS/ICA/ACAMS) optional

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 escalation 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.