Compliance Officer & Client Acceptance Advisory

Capitex; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Compliance Officer to manage client acceptance and advisory functions. The role involves supporting customer onboarding, conducting KYC and due diligence reviews, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should possess at least three years of relevant experience in UAE banks, with strong analytical skills and knowledge of local AML regulations. This position demands attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and audit trails.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ KYC / Client Acceptance experience in UAE banks.
• Knowledge of UAE AML and onboarding standards required.
• Strong ability to assess complex customer information.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

KYC reviews

CDD reviews

EDD reviews

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

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 escalation high-risk customers
• Maintain accurate records and audit trails
• Support business units during onboarding

Qualifications

• 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.