Hybrid Compliance Analyst – Transaction Monitoring, Stablecoin & Digital Assets

at Sokin

• Job title: Compliance Analyst – Transaction Monitoring, Stablecoin & Digital Assets
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About the role

• Compliance Analyst conducting transaction monitoring and AML checks for corporate clients at fintech startup. Collaborating across teams to ensure compliance standards while supporting growth in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Perform AML checks and ongoing transaction monitoring for existing corporate clients.
• Help with identifying and verifying potential corporate client's identity (includes data collection, identification, verification, politically exposed person/sanctions lists check)
• Complete client due diligence searches
• Responsible for verification of client data to be added to the internal systems to be in line with client documentation.
• Manage case load and take ownership by tracking with business owners to ensure cases complete in a timely manner
• Liaise with business owners to clarify, investigate, escalate and resolve issues as they arise
• Completing ad hoc compliance tasks as required.
• Monitor transactions and client behaviour for unusual or suspicious activity and raise appropriate escalations.
• Work with cross-functional teams (Sales, Product, Legal) to resolve documentation or compliance-related queries.
• Track and manage a caseload of compliance reviews and follow-ups within agreed turnaround times.
• Manage the compliance support inbox and respond to internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Support the Head of Compliance with internal reviews, audits, and regulatory reporting where required.
• Assist in ongoing process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness and compliance standards.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in compliance, AML, or KYC roles, preferably within fintech, payments, or banking.
• Knowledge of national/international regulatory frameworks, including AML/CFT guidelines and relevant legislation.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency with compliance databases and screening tools (e.g., World-Check, ComplyAdvantage, or similar).
• Experience in a startup or agile work environment is a plus.
• Candidates will need to have the right to work in the jurisdiction they are looking to work in.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities