KYC Analyst

Levrara Consulting Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services consultancy in Dubai is seeking a KYC Analyst to join their Compliance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting due diligence and ensuring compliance with AML regulations. A degree in Finance, Law, or a related field is required, alongside strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities. Knowledge of KYC regulations and AML standards is essential, with certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of AML/KYC regulations and compliance standards.
• Preferred: CAMS/ICA certification, prior banking/compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC and customer due diligence on new and existing clients.
• Verify identity documents, ownership structures, and source of funds/wealth.
• Assess client risk and escalate high-risk cases.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence on higher-risk clients.
• Monitor client activity and maintain accurate KYC records.
• Work with internal stakeholders to resolve KYC queries.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field

Tools

KYC tools

Job description

We are seeking a KYC Analyst to join the Compliance team of a Financial Services client based in Dubai. The role involves conducting due diligence, verifying client information, and ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform KYC and customer due diligence (CDD) on new and existing clients.
• Verify identity documents, ownership structures, and source of funds/wealth.
• Assess client risk and escalate high-risk cases.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) on higher-risk clients (e.g., PEPs, high-risk jurisdictions).
• Monitor client activity and maintain accurate KYC records.
• Work with internal stakeholders to resolve KYC queries.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC regulations and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Preferred: CAMS/ICA certification, prior banking/compliance experience, familiarity with KYC tools.