KYC & AML Specialist – Dubai (Hybrid)

Corporate Bank - Client KYC Officer - Associate; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG in Dubai seeks a Corporate Bank – Client KYC Officer – Associate to lead KYC risk assessment, AML interviews and ongoing client reviews. You will coordinate with Compliance and AFC teams, manage Account Activity Reviews and prepare holistic KYC records for onboarding and periodic reviews.

Strong communication in English is essential, Arabic/French a plus. The role involves organizing training sessions for clients on KYC/AML topics and supporting MIS reporting related to KYC

Qualifications

• Previous experience with KYC assessments, Quality Assurance, Anti‑Financial Crime and knowledge of Correspondent Banking Due Diligence Standards preferred.
• Good understanding of KYC laws/regulations, compliance risk as well as non‑financial risk, and documentation aspects of KYC process for correspondent banking relationships.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills; a proactive and fast learner.
• Excellent written communication skills (English mandatory; Arabic & French preferred) and the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Previous experience in a leadership role preferred.
• Resilience and commitment, ability to plan, prioritise and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• KYC Risk Assessment and Management including active client research, screening prospects before on‑boarding, supporting the ACO in presentation of clients in relevant internal committees and completion of AML country overviews.
• Prepare KYC‑related client discussions and AML interviews for periodic review and new client adoptions; conduct AML interviews with clients onsite or virtually in close coordination with the ACO.
• Conduct and assess Account Activity Reviews for continuous monitoring of clients’ transaction flows; MIS management – support KYC aspects of regular and ad‑hoc MIS reporting/analysis.
• Liaise with local Compliance, Anti‑Financial Crime and Sanctions & Embargo teams as well as other infrastructure and product teams for file‑specific clarifications creating a holistic KYC record.
• Organise and conduct training sessions, workshops/seminars for clients on non‑financial risk KYC/AML topics.

Skills

KYC risk assessment

AML knowledge

Correspondent banking due diligence

KYC regulations

Documentation for KYC

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

English communication

Job description

Deutsche Bank AG in Dubai seeks a Corporate Bank – Client KYC Officer – Associate to lead KYC risk assessment, AML interviews and ongoing client reviews. You will coordinate with Compliance and AFC teams, manage Account Activity Reviews and prepare holistic KYC records for onboarding and periodic reviews.

Strong communication in English is essential, Arabic/French a plus. The role involves organizing training sessions for clients on KYC/AML topics and supporting MIS reporting related to KYC