Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and maintain KYC policies, procedures, and governance documents in line with regulatory requirements.
• Perform KYC Compliance Testing and Compliance Reviews to identify control gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk customers.
• Ensure compliance with AML/CFT regulations, internal policies, and governance frameworks.
• Coordinate with business partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders on KYC-related matters.
• Prepare compliance reports, audit documentation, and management presentations.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and evidence.
• Monitor compliance risks and recommend process improvements to strengthen controls.
• Maintain accurate KYC records, audit trails, and regulatory documentation.
• Support the enhancement of KYC frameworks, operational controls, and compliance initiatives.
• Stay updated with applicable UAE regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 4–5+ years of experience in KYC/AML Compliance within Banking, Financial Services, Consulting, FinTech, or related industries.
• Hands-on experience in KYC Policy Drafting & Review.
• Experience conducting KYC Compliance Testing, Compliance Reviews, and Regulatory Assessments.
• Strong knowledge of KYC, AML/CFT, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, PEP screening, UBO verification, and risk assessment.
• Familiarity with UAE regulatory frameworks such as CBUAE, DFSA, FSRA, FATF, and other applicable compliance standards.
• Experience using AML/KYC tools such as goAML, World-Check, Dow Jones, LexisNexis, NICE Actimize, Oracle FCCM, or similar platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent AML/KYC certification is highly preferred.
• Previous Consulting or Big4 experience is an advantage.
• Bilingual (Arabic & English) candidates are preferred.
• Must be available to work full-time onsite in Abu Dhabi.

Employment Type

• Full-time

Company Industry

• BankingFinancial ServicesBroking

Department / Functional Area

• Other

Keywords

• KYC ComplianceAML ComplianceKYC Policy DraftingKYC Policy ReviewRegulatory ComplianceCustomer Due Diligence CDDCBUAE RegulationsStakeholder ManagementVendor ManagementGoAML
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