The Role
Support the Compliance team for UAE operations by reviewing screening results, conducting EDD on high-risk customers and merchants, validating KYB documentation, assisting transaction monitoring investigations, maintaining audit trails, and coordinating with onboarding, risk, and legal teams while staying informed on UAE AML/CFT regulations.
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Compliance Operations Associate, based in Egypt, to support our Compliance team in upholding regulatory standards and internal policies for our UAE operations. This is a junior role, ideal for individuals looking to grow their career in compliance within the FinTech or financial services sector.
The successful candidate will play a key role in reviewing screening results, conducting enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk customers and merchants, validating KYB documentation, and supporting transaction monitoring activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and assess screening results (e.g., sanctions, PEPs, adverse media), escalating potential matches in line with internal procedures.
- Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk customers and merchants, ensuring all findings are well-documented and meet regulatory expectations.
- Review and verify Know Your Business (KYB) documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with UAE regulatory standards.
- Assist in the monitoring and investigation of unusual or suspicious transactions, including documenting findings and escalating cases where appropriate.
- Maintain comprehensive notes and audit trails for all compliance reviews, investigations, and decisions.
- Work closely with internal teams (e.g., onboarding, risk, legal) to resolve compliance issues and queries in a timely manner.
- Help ensure that all compliance records and systems are updated and maintained in accordance with internal policies.
- Stay informed of relevant UAE AML/CFT regulations and industry developments.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Law, Finance, Business, or related discipline).
- 1–2 years’ experience in a compliance, KYC/KYB, or financial crime function (preferred but not essential).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with AML, sanctions screening, KYC/KYB, and EDD processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively from a remote location.
- High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information.
Job Benefits
- Experience in a FinTech, payments, or financial services environment.
- Understanding of UAE AML/CFT regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency with compliance tools such as screening platforms, transaction monitoring systems, or case management tools.
About
Tabby creates financial freedom in the way people shop, earn and save, by reshaping their relationship with money.The company’s flagship offering allows shoppers to split their payments online and in-store with no interest or fees. Over 32,000 global brands and small businesses, including Amazon, Noon, IKEA and Shein use Tabby to accelerate growth and gain loyal customers by offering easy and flexible payments online and in stores.Tabby has generated over $7 billion in transaction volume for its partner brands and has the highest rated, most reviewed, largest and fastest growing app of any fintech in the GCC region.Tabby launched operations in 2020 and has raised +$1 billion in equity and debt funding from global and regional investors.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related discipline
- 1-2 years' experience in compliance, KYC/KYB, or financial crime function
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with AML, sanctions screening, KYC/KYB, and EDD processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively from a remote location
- High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information
- Proficiency with compliance tools such as screening platforms, transaction monitoring systems, or case management tools
- Understanding of UAE AML/CFT regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements
- Experience in a FinTech, payments, or financial services environment
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The Company
What We Do
Tabby is a financial technology company on a mission to create financial freedom by reshaping people's relationship with money through buy now, pay later services, allowing consumers to split purchases into interest-free payments.
