Compliance Officer & Client Acceptance Advisory

Capitex; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Sharjah, UAE is seeking a Compliance Officer to support customer onboarding and due diligence. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of KYC experience in UAE banks, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of local AML standards. Responsibilities include performing KYC and EDD reviews, assessing customer documentation, and maintaining audit trails. The role is critical in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and managing customer risk.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ KYC / Client Acceptance experience in UAE banks.
• Hands-on involvement in customer onboarding and KYC remediation.
• Knowledge of UAE AML and onboarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews.
• Assess customer risk and supporting documentation.
• Identify and escape high-risk customers.

Skills

KYC knowledge

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Job description

The Compliance Officer – Client Acceptance & Advisory will support customer onboarding and due diligence reviews in line with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews
• Assess customer risk and supporting documentation
• Identify and escape high‑risk customers
• Maintain accurate records and audit trails
• Support business units during onboarding

Minimum 3 years’ KYC / Client Acceptance experience in UAE banks

with hands‑on involvement in customer onboarding, periodic reviews, refresh activities, and remediation of KYC files across relevant client segments.

Knowledge of UAE AML and onboarding standards

including CDD/EDD requirements, beneficial ownership verification, PEP/sanctions screening expectations, source of funds/wealth considerations, and record‑keeping obligations in line with local regulatory guidance and internal policies.

Strong documentation and analytical skills

with the ability to assess complex customer information, identify gaps or inconsistencies, maintain clear audit trails, and produce well‑structured case notes and recommendations to support approvals and risk‑based decisions.