Analyst & KYC & Onboarding & Personal Banking

FAB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the UAE is seeking a qualified candidate to perform KYC reviews and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The role involves conducting independent reviews at the time of client onboarding and periodic reviews, ensuring that all KYC documentation meets the bank’s guidelines and local regulatory requirements. The candidate must assess and mitigate AML, CTF, and sanctions risks associated with clients. Strong knowledge of KYC processes is essential. This position offers an opportunity to ensure the integrity of client onboarding processes.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of KYC processes and regulatory requirements in the UAE.
• Experience in conducting independent reviews and risk assessments.
• Ability to ensure compliance with AML/CTF/Sanctions regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC review processes for client onboarding.
• Ensure completeness of KYC files and compliance with bank policies.
• Review and approve cases based on established standards.

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.