KYC & Client Onboarding Compliance Advisor

Capitex; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Sharjah, UAE is seeking a Compliance Officer to support customer onboarding and due diligence. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of KYC experience in UAE banks, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of local AML standards. Responsibilities include performing KYC and EDD reviews, assessing customer documentation, and maintaining audit trails. The role is critical in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and managing customer risk.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ KYC / Client Acceptance experience in UAE banks.
• Hands-on involvement in customer onboarding and KYC remediation.
• Knowledge of UAE AML and onboarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews.
• Assess customer risk and supporting documentation.
• Identify and escape high-risk customers.

Skills

KYC knowledge

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Job description

A financial institution in Sharjah, UAE is seeking a Compliance Officer to support customer onboarding and due diligence. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of KYC experience in UAE banks, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of local AML standards. Responsibilities include performing KYC and EDD reviews, assessing customer documentation, and maintaining audit trails. The role is critical in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and managing customer risk.