Analyst - KYC And Onboarding - Personal Banking

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in the UAE seeks an experienced KYC professional to perform independent reviews and approve KYC files during client onboarding, triggers, and periodic reviews. You will ensure files meet local regulatory expectations and FAB policies, including CDD, AML/CTF, and sanctions checks, while collaborating with risk and control teams.

The role emphasizes end-to-end due diligence, name screening, adverse media reviews, and maintaining compliant customer risk assessments, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Management, Banking, Finance, preferably with compliance/KYC/CFT qualifications.
• At least 8–10 years of experience in a reputed bank, with 5+ years in regulatory/financial crime compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve KYC files for onboarding, trigger events, and periodic reviews.
• Conduct end-to-end KYC due diligence for new-to-bank onboarding and reviews.
• Verify completeness of account opening forms and documentation.
• Perform name screening, due diligence, and adverse media checks.
• Review AML/CTF questionnaires and Customer Risk Assessments for completeness.

Skills

KYC

AML

CDD

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Banking, Finance

Tools

Excel

CRM systems

Job description

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY / INTRODUCTION

Perform duties as required in the relevant bank policies and KYC department SOPs covering KYC review process.

The candidate will perform independent reviews and approve KYC files at the time of client on-boarding, Trigger base & KYC periodic reviews.

The candidate will ensure that the KYC files are complete in terms of required KYC information / documentation in accordance with bank’s policies / procedures and local regulatory expectations of the UAE Central Bank, insuring AML / CTF / Sanctions risks associated with the clients are appropriately identified, assessed and mitigated before a decision is taken to on board or retain bank clients and the Group CDD standards are adhered and enforced.

Review/Assess/approve all cases where applicable.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle the day-to-day KYC maker activity of reviewing KYC files and performing all required checks and controls to ensure completeness and readiness of the file for final review and approval.
• Conduct end to end KYC Due Diligence, for New to bank onboarding, trigger events or periodic reviews.
• Verify account opening forms have been completed adequately and have been verified.
• Conduct & review name screening, due diligence and adverse media matches where applicable
• Review AML and Sanctions Questionnaires, if applicable
• Conduct & review the appropriateness and completion of the Customer Risk Assessment where applicable
• Ensure appropriate checks and controls within the team to ensure files are processed correctly
• Manage the book of work to ensure all High Risk Entity files are completed timely
• Escalation of Name screening hits to appropriate advisory teams within compliance and Fraud
• Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations and FAB bank policies/ procedures related to CDD, AML/CTF, PEP & Sanctions
• Ensure CDD information/documentation is complete in line with bank policies / procedures & local regulatory requirements
• Follow GCDD, departmental SOPs & relevant checklist & process notes
• Ensure adherence to all internal policies / procedures and external regulatory requirements at all times
• On need basis support AVP, VP KYC & onboarding to discuss process related issues/challenges and take necessary action where applicable
• Support the unit in appropriate need base trainings to Offshore team and business segments where appropriate
• Prioritization – maintain the discipline in partnership with the local business. Communicate consistency to internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the KYC cases are accepted through the approved channels and expectations are managed appropriately
• Follow defined RCSA and identify KRIs (wherever applicable)
• Perform independent analysis, review and approve cases where applicable

• Perform independent end to end review/analysis and approval for all GPB cases onboarding, TB and PR

  Relationship Management

• Develop and manage positive working relationships with all stakeholders across business lines and supporting functions
• Support line manager, and other teams within Risk & Controls through providing timely assistance and solutions, on need basis.
• Resolve conflicts and provide effective solutions to the stakeholders.

• Efficient coordination with key stakeholders to get the job done in timely manner.

  MI Reporting

• Ensure all departmental trackers are timely maintained.
• Preparation of KYC reviews/process related presentations and dashboards on ad-hoc basis.

• Interact with stakeholders and help the KYC teams achieve KPI’s.

  Generic

• Manage ADHOC & administrative activities as deemed appropriate and assigned by line managers.
• Develop and manage positive working relationships with all stakeholders across business lines and supporting functions including HO KYC, Business (RMs),
• Support line manager, and other teams within Risk & Controls through providing timely assistance and solutions, on need basis.
• Resolve conflicts and provide effective solutions to the stakeholders.

• Efficient coordination with key stakeholders to get the job done in timely manner.

  REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Qualification
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Management, Banking, Finance, preferably with certification in Compliance, KYC/AML/CFT, Financial Crime or Risk Management
• Minimum Experience
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a reputed Bank
• At least 5 years technical experience across various aspects of Regulatory and Financial Crime Compliance (e.g. local and international requirements, FATCA, CRS, GDPR, AML, KYC, etc.)
• Internal Audit experience and Compliance Assurance background would be considered an asset.
• Pro-active and business oriented with proven ability to prioritize, manage conflicting demands and ability to assess.
• Preferred / Beneficial
• Internal Audit experience and Compliance Assurance background would be considered an asset.
• Skills
• Compliance
• KYC
• AML
• CFT
• Financial Crime
• Risk Management
• Regulatory ComplianceFATCA
• GDPR
• Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
• AML/CTF
• PEP
• Sanctions
• Name Screening
• Customer Risk Assessment
• Stakeholder Management
• MI Reporting
• Presentation Preparation
• Dashboard Preparation
• Risk & Controls
• Relationship Management
• Training & Knowledge Sharing
• RCSA
• KRI Identification

About Us:

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the worlds largest and safest financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients.

Life at FAB:

Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to "Grow Stronger." We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world-class organization

Career Development:

FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash the best in you. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development.

Our Values:

At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions. We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globaly that rewards your hard work and dedication.

Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.