KYC Specialist at Andersen
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Dec, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Sep, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Industry

Financial Services & Insurance

Description

About the job


Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out full KYC verification for every new client inquiry, following the SOP step by step.
  • Review client-submitted e-questionnaire responses and supporting documents for completeness and accuracy.
  • Verify company details, ownership structure, and Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs).
  • Run sanctions, Politically Exposed Person (PEP), and adverse media screening checks.
  • Flag incomplete, unclear, or high-risk files and escalate them for internal review as per the SOP.
  • Keep the shared client folder and Opportunities/Partnership tracker updated with verification status.
  • Complete verification within SOP timelines so proposal drafting and pricing are not delayed.
  • Coordinate with the pricing and proposal team to confirm KYC sign-off before submission.
  • Maintain organized, audit-ready records for every client file.
  • Suggest improvements to the SOP where recurring issues or gaps are identified.


Documents to Verify:

  • Company DocumentsTrade license / company registration certificate
  • Certificate of incorporation (if applicable)
  • Memorandum of Association (MOA) / Articles of Association
  • Shareholder certificate / ownership structure chart
  • Chamber of Commerce certificate (if applicable)
  • Proof of company address (utility bill, tenancy contract, etc.)
  • Individual Documents (Owners, Shareholders, Signatories)Passport copy
  • Emirates ID (for UAE residents)
  • Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement, etc.)
  • Visa page / residency proof (if applicable)
  • Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) DocumentsUBO declaration form
  • Passport and ID copies of each UBO
  • Ownership percentage documentation


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field.
  • 2–4 years of experience in KYC, AML, or compliance work, ideally within tax, accounting, or financial services.
  • Good understanding of UAE AML regulations and UBO disclosure requirements.
  • Comfortable following a strict, step-by-step process without skipping steps.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • CAMS Certified
  • Good written and spoken English; Arabic is a plus.


Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with screening tools such as World-Check.
  • Experience working with shared trackers (Excel, SharePoint, or similar).
  • Background in tax advisory or professional services onboarding.


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