Job title: KYC Officer - Russian Speaking
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Oil & Gas, Energy
Functional Expertise: Banking & Finance
Salary from: 15,000.00 AED
Salary to: 15,000.00 AED
Location: Dubai
Job published: 15/05/2025
Job ID: 41121
Contact name: Claire Swann

Job Description

Our client is a commodities trading firm based in DMCC. They are seeking a RUSSIAN speaking KYC Officer to join their Compliance team.

 

Role Summary:


Playing a key role in supporting the Compliance function by enforcing the firm’s Know Your Customer (KYC) policies and ensuring adherence to global regulations and internal standards. This role requires a strong understanding of trade sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption laws, antitrust/competition regulation, and shipping and maritime law. Arabic language proficiency is essential for liaising with regional clients and reviewing relevant documentation.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Conduct thorough KYC and due diligence checks for new and existing counterparties.
  • Review and validate customer documentation in both English and Russian.
  • Monitor client activity for compliance with internal policies and regulatory obligations.
  • Assist in the identification and escalation of sanctions risks and politically exposed persons (PEPs).
  • Ensure compliance with anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and competition laws.
  • Support the implementation and enforcement of internal KYC procedures.
  • Collaborate with trading, operations, and legal departments to ensure smooth onboarding and transaction monitoring.
  • Keep abreast of relevant regulatory changes and international sanctions regimes.
  • Leverage knowledge of shipping and maritime law to assess legal risks in global trade transactions.

 

Key Requirements:

 

  • Fluency in both Russian and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
  • 3+ years of experience in a KYC, compliance, or AML role, ideally within commodities trading or financial services.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant compliance regulations, including:
    • Sanctions (OFAC, UN, EU)
    • Anti-bribery and corruption (FCPA, UK Bribery Act)
    • Antitrust and competition law
  • Familiarity with shipping documentation and maritime law.
  • Experience working within a DMCC or similar regulated environment is a plus.
  • High attention to detail, organizational skills, and integrity.

 

Thank you for your application, suitable candidates will be contacted. Your details will remain on our database for consideration against other roles.