KYC CDD (Customer Due Diligence) Analyst - UAE National

HSBC Holdings plc; Al Ain; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in Al Ain, UAE, seeks a KYC CDD Analyst to support financial crime risk management, KYC/CDD reviews, and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate with Relationship Managers and Compliance to ensure timely portfolio reviews and adherence to policies.

The role requires a graduation degree and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, regulated environment, delivering accurate outcomes while maintaining high standards of data quality and ethics.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of KYC/CDD and AML requirements.
• Ability to interpret regulatory guidelines and apply them in daily reviews.
• Strong communication to coordinate with RMs and Compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on Financial Crime Risk Management activities including KYC, CDD, AML and Sanctions.
• Act as SME to support AML/Sanctions and CDD topics for the team.
• Identify critical issues and escalate to management with clear recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant portfolio reviews.
• Champion AML and Sanctions policies and CDD requirements in daily operations.
• Deliver accurate project updates and management information to stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to local and group policies to minimize risk.
• Liaise with RMs and Branch Compliance Managers on case matters for alignment.

Skills

KYC/CDD knowledge

AML regulations

stakeholder communication

risk assessment

quick learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, AE, 67770

Brand: HSBC

Area of Interest:

Role Workstyle: Office Worker

Date: 26 Sept 2026

Some careers open more doors than others.

If you’re looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join HSBC and experience the possibilities. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC International Wealth and Premier Banking aims to be the international bank of choice for affluent customers, supporting their domestic and international banking, and holistic wealth management needs. We provide a leading premium proposition through Premier Banking and, together with our Global Private Bank, are present across the world’s most important markets, booking centers, and corridors most valued by our clients. Our wealth offering is further enhanced through our best-in-class manufacturing capabilities in Asset Management and Insurance.

We are currently seeking an ambitious UAE National to join our International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB) team in Al Ain as a KYC CDD Analyst. This role plays a critical role in the overall customer portfolio reviews which are driven by Global Anti Money Laundering (AML), Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Sanctions requirements and local regulations.

In this role, you will:

• Provide support and guidance to the team on Financial Crime Risk Management activities including KYC, CDD, AML, Sanctions, etc.
• Be a Subject Matter Expert and support Financial Crime Risk Management on AML, Sanctions and CDD matters.
• Identify and elevate critical/exceptional issues to the management.
• Collaborate and maintain good working relationship with stakeholders to ensure all the deliverables are achieved smoothly within scheduled timelines.
• Be a policy and process Champion in the Financial Crime Risk domain, possessing excellent knowledge on AML & Sanctions policies and CDD requirements.
• Provide accurate and timely project updates and MI regularly to management and key stakeholders.
• Ensure tasks/initiatives adhere to both internal and external regulatory requirements, Local and Group policies and standards and minimize general risk to the Group.
• Ensure due diligence/additional due diligence reviews are undertaken to the required quality and detail on a timely basis to reach the logical conclusion.
• Communicate effectively and lead discussions on complex queries with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Compliance team or Relationship Managers (RM)
• Work with key stakeholders to establish data points in preparation of customer portfolio review
• Liaise with the RMs, Team Heads and Branch Money Laundering and Compliance Managers (BMLCM) on case matters to ensure alignment and consistent skills and knowledge to handle these reviews and profiling.
• Engage with clients on behalf of RM to obtain information and documents to meet CDD/ EDD, AML Line of Business requirements.
• Identify opportunities and enhance operational efficiency for continuous process improvement with positive impact on business.
• Support management to perform control activities for ongoing risk monitoring as well as ad-hoc projects.

To be successful in the role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of banking operations, particularly financial risk and compliance principles.
• Capability to quickly learn new things, new jurisdiction policies and guidance, new policy, procedure, and confidence in communication of these.
• Ability to implement risk management policies and procedures.
• Ability to execute at pace with high focus on results, while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to handle crisis situations and take appropriate / timely decisions.
• Pro‑active & business orientated with ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands and ability to assess stakeholder needs to improve customer experience and show resilience under pressure and providing best in class solutions.
• Ability to work well under pressure with high degree of accuracy.
• Graduation degree is a must to secure a UAE Visa and/or Work Permit

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