Compliance Officer

Equiti is a pioneering fintech firm and world-class provider of multi-asset fintech products – from liquidity solutions to in-house tech hubs to online trading platforms. With over 400 global specialists in 9 languages, Equiti provides clients with access to individual, professional, and institutional brokerage services in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

At Equiti, we believe that financial opportunities can unlock potential for everyone, everywhere. We’re on a mission to deliver accessible online trading products around the world through education and accessibility.

Think finance is stuffy? Think again.

We see Equiti as a new breed of broker, and we are on the lookout for talented individuals who can perform and excel in a dynamic and innovative working environment. Our Compliance department would like to welcome a detail-oriented

Compliance officer in our office in Dubai.

The Compliance Officer is responsible for efficiently and effectively managing the compliance and anti-money laundering tasks to ensure the protection of the firm and complying with the all-applicable regulatory requirements, in addition to on-boarding clients by processing new applications, whilst ensuring that all processes and procedures and followed strictly in accordance with the established regulatory framework and the firm’s customer due diligence policy.

Responsibilities

• Developing Compliance Policies and Procedures: Drafting, reviewing, and updating compliance policies and procedures to ensure they align with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Monitoring compliance with regulations and internal policies through audits, assessments, and regular reviews, generating reports to senior management and regulatory bodies as required.
• Keeping Abreast of Regulatory Changes: Staying updated on changes to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure the organization remains compliant.
• Dealing with customer complaints: in accordance with regulatory requirements, including performing the Firm’s Complaints Management Function
• Manage KYC- account opening for the new and existing clients: Including collection of account – specific information recording information via electronic account – opening system, retrieving relevant executed documentation from clients and compliance regulatory procedures.
• Managing the ongoing monitoring system: Clearing of alerts and transaction monitoring alerts.
• Assessing the money laundering risks: faced by the business through periodic risk assessments and taking the appropriate action following the receipt of an internal STR

Skills & Competencies

• High degree of self-motivation and ambition.
• Proven ability to work independently and competently handle multiple responsibilities, with high degree of accuracy, in a high -pressure environment.
• Demonstrate team player with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to details.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with clients, officers, and peers in a professional manner
• Third language is a plus

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance or any business-related degree
• 5 years’ experience of working in financial services is preferable.
• Excellent level of written and spoken Arabic and English.
• Highly proficient user of Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Perks

Each of our offices has its special perks; be it ‘no ties’, free lunches, charity events, or a hybrid work policy – but whenever you walk into an Equiti office, you’re sure to see a friendly face. We encourage international collaborations and always keep our eyes open to how we can do more.

The benefits you can expect at your Equiti workplace include:

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-based bonus
• Medical insurance coverage for employees and family members
• Smart working options
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Personalized career development
• Company lunch in the office
• Regular company events

With energy, drive, and imagination, there’s no limit to where your career can go at Equiti. With a diverse workforce and geographical spread of offices, we strongly support career development initiatives as well as provide a range of opportunities for professional and life experiences.

Equiti is an equal opportunity employer.

“Equiti” refers to a group of companies consisting of seven regulated financial services companies licensed to operate in the respective jurisdictions of their incorporation, in addition to our tech and marketing hubs. Equiti has presence in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.