• Support KYC, CDD and EDD reviews, including higher-risk customer assessments.
• Conduct and document customer risk assessments.
• Perform sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening and escalate potential matches.
• Support AML/CFT and sanctions compliance activities.
• Review onboarding documentation and identify compliance deficiencies.
• Assist with ongoing compliance monitoring and periodic reviews.
• Maintain appropriate compliance records, trackers and supporting documentation.
• Assist in preparing compliance reports and management information.
• Support implementation of Compliance policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with regulatory requests, internal reviews and audits where required.
• Support the preparation and delivery of AML/CFT and Compliance training to employees, including training in Arabic.
• Support the Head of Compliance with other day-to-day compliance matters.

Essential Requirements

• Approximately 2–4 years of relevant experience in AML/KYC/Compliance.
• Preference for candidates currently or previously working within the Compliance/AML function of a UAE exchange house, financial institution, fintech or similar regulated business.
• Hands-on understanding of KYC, CDD, EDD, AML/CFT, sanctions/PEP screening and customer risk assessment.
• Professional fluency in Arabic is mandatory, including the ability to confidently conduct staff training and explain compliance requirements in Arabic.
• Good command of English, both written and verbal.
• Must hold a bachelor's degree (required for visa purposes).

Desirable

• Basic understanding of digital assets/cryptocurrency and associated financial-crime risks.
• CAMS, ICA, CISI or other relevant AML/Compliance qualification (advantageous but not mandatory).

Core Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong documentation skills.
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