Financial Crime and Monitoring Specialist - MENA

Capital Com SV Investments Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading platform in Dubai is seeking a Financial Crime and Monitoring Specialist to enhance AML controls and prevent financial crime risks. The role involves conducting risk assessments, reporting suspicious activities, and collaborating across teams to maintain compliance with evolving AML standards. Candidates should have 1–2 years of experience in AML or financial services, strong data analysis skills, and business-level English proficiency.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in AML or financial services.
• Proficiency in data analysis with strong statistical abilities.
• Business-level proficiency in English (B2 CEFR or higher).

Responsibilities

• Enforce and enhance AML controls in compliance with regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Report suspicious transactions accurately and promptly.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Analytical tools

Job description

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting‑edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever‑growing talented team. As a Financial Crime and Monitoring Specialist, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our business against financial crime risks. This position goes beyond regulatory box‑ticking. It focuses on ensuring trust, protecting clients, and maintaining the integrity of our operations as we scale globally. You’ll collaborate across teams to detect and prevent risks, apply data‑driven insights, and ensure we stay ahead of evolving AML standards.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen AML Controls: Enforce and enhance the company’s anti‑money laundering framework, ensuring processes are robust and aligned with regulatory best practice.
• Deliver Compliance at Scale: Operate within agreed service levels and KPIs, balancing regulatory obligations with business efficiency.
• Risk Assessment & Reviews: Conduct targeted risk reviews and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend actionable mitigation strategies.
• Suspicious Activity Reporting: Record, elevate, and report suspicious transactions or activities promptly, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders and external bodies to ensure coordinated responses to financial crime risks.
• Market & Regulatory Awareness: Stay current on AML rules, regulations, and industry trends to anticipate changes and guide internal updates.
• Data‑Driven Detection: Use analytical tools and digital techniques to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in client behavior.

Requirements

• Industry Background: 1–2 years’ experience in AML, onboarding, or back‑office functions within the brokerage, trading, or wider financial services industry.
• Technical & Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis (Excel and similar tools), with strong statistical and reporting abilities.
• Problem‑Solving Mindset: Sharp judgment and a practical approach to resolving compliance and risk challenges.
• Communication & Reporting: Clear, concise, and structured communication skills, with the ability to present findings to stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy and thoroughness in assessing data, identifying risks, and completing regulatory reports.
• Language Skills: Business‑level proficiency in English (B2 CEFR or higher).