KYC Analyst

About Equiti Group

Equiti is an innovative fintech company offering multi-asset financial technology products, ranging from liquidity solutions to proprietary technology hubs and online trading platforms. Operating globally with over 400 specialists across nine languages, Equiti serves individual, professional, and institutional clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The organization is committed to empowering financial opportunities and making online trading accessible worldwide through education and technology.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented KYC Analyst to join our Compliance team in Dubai. This role involves onboarding clients by processing new applications while ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee KYC procedures including new and existing client account openings, gathering necessary information through electronic systems, and verifying documentation compliance.
• Serve as a liaison between the Sales and Compliance teams, facilitating communication and process flow.
• Conduct client due diligence consistent with compliance guidelines to evaluate account eligibility.
• Assist Compliance Officers with routine compliance activities and support functions.
• Perform periodic account reviews, updating AML/CFT risk scores as client profiles change.
• Prepare management information reports for the Head of Compliance on a regular monthly and semi-annual basis.
• Evaluate account opening processes to ensure adherence to UAE AML/CFT and Securities and Commodities Authority requirements.
• Implement due diligence procedures to assess and categorize client risk based on factors such as geography, nationality, product use, and delivery channels.
• Conduct sanction and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) screenings on accounts, escalating findings promptly to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
• Maintain vigilant monitoring of sanction programs and perform ongoing customer due diligence aligned with a risk-based approach, including trigger event reviews.
• Support transaction monitoring by reviewing and documenting suspicious alerts and patterns.
• Participate in communication monitoring to detect market abuse or transaction irregularities.
• Investigate suspicious activity and promptly report findings to the MLRO, including preparing internal suspicion reports.
• Maintain comprehensive records and audit trails to facilitate regulatory inspections and internal audits.
• Provide assistance to the MLRO and Compliance team in regulatory reporting, investigations, and legal inquiries as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Minimum of 1 year professional experience, ideally within financial services or compliance.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken; additional languages advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple responsibilities accurately.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage professionally with clients and internal teams.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families.
• Flexible working arrangements including smart working options.
• Wellness initiatives to support employee health and wellbeing.
• Ongoing personalized career development opportunities.
• Company-provided lunches and regular team events to foster a positive work environment.

Additional Information

Each Equiti office has distinct cultural perks like casual dress codes, charity involvement, and international collaboration. The company is committed to equity, diversity, and providing career growth in a global environment. Equiti operates under multiple regulated entities across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East and emphasizes adherence to all relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.