Junior Compliance Analyst - KYC & AML (Dubai)

Search Elements MENA; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Elements MENA seeks a Junior Compliance Officer for a Tier 1 international bank in Dubai. The role covers KYC, AML, sanctions and regulatory reporting, working with the bank's Compliance teams and MLRO.

You will review client onboarding, assess higher-risk clients including PEPs, and support compliance decisions. Strong English and Arabic communication is essential. Graduate applicants are welcome; ACAMS/CAMS/CGSS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in banking or finance.
• ACAMS membership with CAMS and/or CGSS certification.
• Knowledge of UAE regulatory landscape.
• Good written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Experience with AML/KYC, sanctions or anti-bribery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance advice on KYC and customer lifecycle management.
• Review onboarding escalations, policy questions, waivers and exceptions.
• Assess higher-risk clients, including PEPs and sanctions exposure.
• Support client acceptance committees and compliance decisions.
• Review screening alerts and prepare SARs when required.
• Monitor international and local sanctions developments.
• Support the MLRO with regulatory matters and reporting.
• Contribute to anti-bribery and corruption controls.

Skills

English

Arabic

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in banking/finance

ACAMS CAMS/CGSS certification

Job description

Search Elements MENA seeks a Junior Compliance Officer for a Tier 1 international bank in Dubai. The role covers KYC, AML, sanctions and regulatory reporting, working with the bank's Compliance teams and MLRO.

You will review client onboarding, assess higher-risk clients including PEPs, and support compliance decisions. Strong English and Arabic communication is essential. Graduate applicants are welcome; ACAMS/CAMS/CGSS certification preferred.