Compliance Associate

About the role

The Compliance Associate will support the firm’s financial crime control framework across the entire customer lifecycle. Working remotely from Egypt, you will execute front‑line operational tasks for onboarding due diligence, screening, and transaction monitoring for BNPL and SVF products.

Key responsibilities

• Review and assess screening results (sanctions, PEPs, adverse media) and escalate potential matches according to internal procedures.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence on high‑risk customers and merchants, documenting findings to meet regulatory expectations.
• Verify Know Your Business (KYB) documentation for accuracy and compliance with UAE standards.
• Monitor and investigate unusual or suspicious transactions, preparing detailed reports and escalating cases when needed.
• Maintain comprehensive notes and audit trails for all compliance reviews and decisions.
• Collaborate with onboarding, risk, and legal teams to resolve compliance queries promptly.
• Ensure compliance records and systems are up‑to‑date with internal policies.
• Stay informed of UAE AML/CFT regulations and industry developments.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in compliance, KYC/KYB, or financial crime functions (preferred).
• Strong analytical abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• High integrity and professionalism handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently from a remote location.

Required skills

• Familiarity with AML, sanctions screening, KYC/KYB and EDD processes.
• Experience using screening platforms, transaction monitoring systems and case management tools.

What we offer

• Experience in a FinTech, payments or financial services environment.
• Exposure to UAE AML/CFT regulatory frameworks.
• Opportunity to develop expertise with leading compliance tools.