KYC & AML Analyst — Dubai DFSA Compliance

CMC Markets; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC Markets Middle East Limited (CMCME) seeks an AML KYC Associate for its Compliance Financial Crime team in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Reporting to the Compliance Officer and MLRO, you will implement and maintain the AML, CFT/CPF, and sanctions framework and support onboarding and monitoring activities.

You will handle a caseload across corporate structures, verify beneficial ownership, assess sources of wealth, and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in KYC onboarding or AML compliance in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of DFSA AML Module, UAE AML/CFT and sanctions requirements is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a caseload with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Carry out customer risk assessment at onboarding and assign risk ratings.
• Verify identities of individual clients and connected persons per CDD procedures.
• Prepare enhanced due diligence files for higher-risk clients including PEPs and high-risk jurisdictions.
• Conduct ongoing KYC reviews and monitor transaction activity.
• Escalate suspicious activity to CO MLRO and prepare FIU reports.

Job description

CMC Markets Middle East Limited (CMCME) seeks an AML KYC Associate for its Compliance Financial Crime team in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Reporting to the Compliance Officer and MLRO, you will implement and maintain the AML, CFT/CPF, and sanctions framework and support onboarding and monitoring activities.

You will handle a caseload across corporate structures, verify beneficial ownership, assess sources of wealth, and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.