Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough due diligence on new clients, verifying identities and assessing risks to prevent financial crime.
• Analyze and interpret complex documentation, including corporate structures and beneficial ownership details, to ensure compliance.
• Process and manage customer onboarding applications efficiently, adhering to strict regulatory timelines and internal policies.
• Identify and escalate suspicious activities or red flags to relevant teams for further investigation.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.

  • Professional certifications in Compliance, AML/KYC, or Financial Services (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, CISI, or DFSA AML/KYC training) are highly desirable.

  • 3–5 years of experience in KYC/AML compliance, client onboarding, or operations within a financial services firm, bank, or brokerage.

  • Proven experience in conducting client due diligence, risk assessments, and handling regulatory compliance matters.

  Previous experience working with regulated financial entities is required.

  Preferred Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing documentation.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with stakeholders.

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving KYC/AML-related issues.

  • Solid understanding of KYC/AML processes.

  • Ability to manage multiple onboarding cases, due diligence checks, and screening requests efficiently.

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

  • Proficiency in using KYC/AML screening tools (e.g., World-Check) and compliance management systems.

  Preferred -Native Russian Speakers