Compliance Officer
Software Engineering, Legal · Full-time
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
About Axis
We believe financial services should be more accessible, that’s why we started Axis. A fully interoperable mobile wallet which enables users to send and receive money from any mobile wallet in Egypt, pay their bills, buy anything online with a virtual Visa card, or scan any QR code to pay for anything in-person. We are expanding beyond payments into investment and wealth experiences that help users save, grow, and manage their financial future through intuitive and trusted digital products.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Officer to join our Policy team. The role focuses on sanctions screening, alert investigation, and regulatory reporting, ensuring adherence to applicable AML/CFT regulations and internal policies.
You Will..
- Perform sanctions screening for customers during onboarding and ongoing monitoring
- Investigate and resolve screening alerts, including managing false positives through case management systems
- Escalate and report true matches and suspicious cases in line with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with internal teams and partner banks to resolve alerts
- Maintain and update sanctions lists and screening rules in coordination with the technology team
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on screening performance, alerts, and key risk indicators
- Ensure audit readiness and documentation accuracy
- Support in investigating fraud alerts with the fraud team, partner bank and other concerned entites.
You Have..
- 1–3 years of experience in Compliance, AML, or Sanctions Screening
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or related field
- Familiarity with AML/CFT regulations and sanctions frameworks
- Experience using screening or case management tools is a plus
- Strong analytical and investigative skills
- High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Perks of working @ Axis
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Medical insurance for you and your family
- Life insurance coverage
- Subsidized gym membership
- Very competitive leave policy, including extended Maternity and Paternity leaves.