Client Onboarding Analyst

Eden Rose; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Rose in Abu Dhabi seeks a Client Onboarding Analyst to ensure new clients meet regulatory and internal standards. You will review onboarding documentation, perform due diligence, and support the compliance team with risk assessments, documentation management, and policy guidance in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Collaborating with front office and operations, you will stay current with UAE Central Bank regulations and international standards such as KYC/AML, FATCA/CRS, and

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Compliance, Finance, or related field.
• 3D5 years of experience in compliance/regulatory role within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of KYC, AML and relevant financial regulations.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review onboarding documentation for KYC/AML compliance.
• Perform due diligence and risk profiling of potential clients.
• Ensure procedures align with FATCA/CRS and UAE laws.
• Document risk assessments and provide recommendations to the Head of Compliance.
• Maintain accurate client onboarding files per bank policies.
• Assist in onboarding procedures and policy development.
• Collaborate with front office and operations to resolve issues.
• Stay updated on UAE Central Bank regulations and internal policies.

Skills

KYC compliance

AML knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Documentation management

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor7s degree in Compliance, Finance, or Business

Tools

KYC screening tools

Job description

Eden Rose is currently engaged with a financial institution within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) who are seeking a Client Onboarding Analyst.

Reporting to the Compliance Officer and MLRO, this role is pivotal in ensuring that all new clients meet regulatory and internal compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Onboarding Review: Conduct reviews of new client onboarding documentation to ensure compliance with KYC, AML,regulations.
• Due Diligence: Perform detailed background checks on potential clients, including assessing risk profiles, and ensuring that clients do not pose a financial crime risk to the institution.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all onboarding procedures and documentation align with local and international regulatory requirements, including FATCA, CRS, and other relevant financial laws.
• Risk Assessment: Perform Client Risk Assessment and document the resulting scoring according to methodology. Perform a Compliance analysis of the client KYC file and provide a recommendation to the Head of Compliance. Director.
• Documentation Management: Maintain accurate records of client onboarding files, ensuring that all documentation is complete, up-to-date, and stored in accordance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.
• Training and Guidance: Participate to training and support to the client onboarding teams on compliance standards, and assist in the development of onboarding procedures and policies.
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with the front office, and operation teams to ensure a smooth onboarding process and resolve any compliance issues.
• Continuous Monitoring: Stay up to date with changes in relevant laws, UAE Central Bank regulations, and internal policies, and ensure these changes are reflected in onboarding practices.

The Client Onboarding Analyst will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Compliance, Finance, Business, or related field. You will have 3-5 years of experience in a compliance or regulatory role within the financial services sector ideally within the UAE, with a strong knowledge of KYC, AML and other relevant financial regulations. You will have experience with client due diligence processes, client screening tools, a high attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal teams and an ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or similar compliance-related qualifications are preferred.