KYC & AML Risk Manager - UAE

HSBC Holdings plc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in Al Ain seeks an ambitious UAE National to join its International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB) as a Manager, KYC. The role focuses on completing customer portfolio reviews aligned with AML, CDD, and sanctions requirements while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will provide guidance on financial crime risk management, collaborate with stakeholders, and lead due diligence efforts to reach well-supported conclusions.

Qualifications

• Experience in banking AML/KYC incl. client portfolio reviews.
• Knowledge of KYC/AML regulations.
• AML/CFT certification would be an advantage.
• Ability to quickly learn new jurisdiction policies and guidance.
• Ability to implement risk management policies and procedures.
• Ability to execute with high focus on results while managing priorities.
• Graduation degree is a must to secure a UAE Visa and/or Work Permit.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert (SME) on AML & Sanctions policies and understanding of the CDD process.
• Provide support and guidance to all team members on Financial Crime Risk Management activities including KYC, CDD, AML, Sanctions.
• Ensure critical issues are identified and escalated to Senior management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve deliverables within timelines.
• Provide accurate project updates and MI to management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal/external regulatory requirements and policies.
• Conduct due diligence/additional reviews with quality and timely conclusions.
• Train new hires and maintain training logs.
• Support management in risk monitoring and ad-hoc projects.

Skills

AML/KYC expertise

Sanctions & CDD

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

HSBC Holdings plc in Al Ain seeks an ambitious UAE National to join its International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB) as a Manager, KYC. The role focuses on completing customer portfolio reviews aligned with AML, CDD, and sanctions requirements while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will provide guidance on financial crime risk management, collaborate with stakeholders, and lead due diligence efforts to reach well-supported conclusions.