Compliance Onboarding Specialist - Forex

Confidential Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a detail‑oriented Compliance Onboarding Specialist in Dubai to lead client onboarding, KYC/AML reviews, and due diligence. You will assess risk, verify documents, and ensure accounts meet regulatory and internal standards within the brokerage/forex context.

The role requires 3+ years in KYC, AML, or onboarding, with strong attention to detail, risk assessment skills, and excellent communication. Prior background in forex/brokerage is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Compliance or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in KYC, AML, Compliance or Client Onboarding.
• Experience within forex or brokerage is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of KYC/AML, CDD/EDD, sanctions, PEP screening and client risk assessment.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify compliance red flags.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end onboarding for individual clients.
• Conduct KYC, CDD and EDD reviews in line with regulatory requirements.
• Perform PEP, sanctions, adverse media, and background screening.
• Assess client risk profiles and classify clients based on risk level.
• Review client documentation, source of funds, and source of wealth where required.
• Identify and elevate suspicious activity, red flags, and high-risk cases.
• Conduct periodic KYC reviews and ensure client records remain accurate and up to date.
• Maintain complete and accurate onboarding records and audit trails.
• Work closely with Compliance, Sales, and Operations to resolve onboarding issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Compliance

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Compliance 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

• Manage end-to-end onboarding for individual clients.
• Conduct KYC, CDD and EDD reviews in line with regulatory requirements.
• Perform PEP, sanctions, adverse media, and background screening.
• Assess client risk profiles and classify clients based on risk level.
• Review client documentation, source of funds, and source of wealth where required.
• Identify and elevate suspicious activity, red flags, and high-risk cases.
• Conduct periodic KYC reviews and ensure client records remain accurate and up to date.
• Maintain complete and accurate onboarding records and audit trails.
• Work closely with Compliance, Sales, and Operations to resolve onboarding issues.

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.
• Experience within forex, brokerage is strongly preferred.
• 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.