Analyst - KYC & Onboarding - Personal Banking (Emiratised Role)

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the UAE is seeking a candidate to perform KYC reviews and approval processes during client onboarding. The role requires ensuring that KYC documentation meets regulatory expectations set by the UAE Central Bank while identifying and mitigating associated risks. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of KYC processes and compliance standards to review and assess KYC files effectively, contributing to the bank's commitment to regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience in KYC review process and familiarity with KYC documentation requirements.
• Ability to identify and mitigate AML/CTF risks.
• Knowledge of UAE Central Bank regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent reviews and approve KYC files during client onboarding.
• Ensure KYC files are complete and compliant with bank policies.
• Review, assess, and approve cases as necessary.

Job description

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.