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ULTRA Recruitment

Compliance Officer - Forex

Remote — United States (see country and timezone requirements)

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Job description

This is a remote position.

Location: Remote

Salary: €30,000 – €48,000 per annumOur client is a premier, high-growth international Forex brokerage with a rapidly expanding global presence. Committed to transparency, regulatory excellence, and superior client service, they are seeking a skilled Compliance Officer to strengthen their compliance and AML functions across multiple jurisdictions.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented compliance professional with solid financial services experience and the ability to navigate both high-tier EU and offshore regulatory frameworks.

Description

As a Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring adherence to AML/CFT regulations, overseeing client onboarding and KYC processes, and conducting transaction reviews. You will play a vital role in monitoring regulatory changes, supporting internal training, and maintaining effective compliance frameworks across the business.

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of AML practices, experience with automated KYC systems, and a proactive approach to risk management.

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable AML/CFT and regulatory frameworks

Conduct client onboarding, KYC, EDD, and periodic reviews

Review and investigate suspicious activity, escalating cases where required

Maintain accurate records of compliance checks and reporting obligations

Oversee daily transaction monitoring to identify unusual activity

Work with automated KYC tools to streamline compliance processes

Provide compliance advice to internal stakeholders across departments

Support regulatory audits and liaise with relevant authorities

Requirements

3–5 years of compliance experience in financial services, ideally FX/CFD

Knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks, KYC/EDD, and suspicious activity reporting

Experience with automated KYC and AML monitoring tools

Strong understanding of regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions (FSC, CySEC, or similar)

Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Ability to communicate compliance requirements clearly across teams

Nice to Have

Exposure to both EU high-tier and offshore low-tier regulatory environments

Knowledge of crypto or virtual asset compliance practices

Professional compliance certification (e.g., ACAMS)

Experience liaising with regulators and external auditors

Benefits

Competitive salary of €30,000 – €48,000 per annum

Fully remote position with international exposure

Opportunity to contribute to the compliance framework of a growing brokerage

Collaborative and professional working culture

Career growth in global regulatory compliance

This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional to play a key role in safeguarding the operations of a dynamic international brokerage.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

Originally posted on Himalayas

Who can apply

Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.

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