Kyc Compliance Consultant

Precise Communications & Design LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,200 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

Precise Communications & Design LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a seasoned KYC/AML Compliance professional to draft and maintain robust policies in line with regulatory requirements.

You will perform KYC compliance testing, regulatory assessments, and CDD/EDD for high-risk customers while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners. The role demands UAE regulatory familiarity, strong analytical and communication skills, and full-time onsite work in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of experience in KYC/AML Compliance in Banking, Financial Services, Consulting, FinTech, or related industries.
• Hands-on experience drafting and reviewing KYC policies.
• Experience conducting KYC compliance testing, compliance reviews, and regulatory assessments.
• Strong knowledge of KYC, AML/CFT, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, PEP screening, UBO verification, and risk assessment.
• Familiarity with UAE regulatory frameworks such as CBUAE, DFSA, FSRA, FATF, and other applicable compliance standards.
• Experience using AML/KYC tools such as goAML, World-Check, Dow Jones, LexisNexis, NICE Actimize, Oracle FCCM, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and maintain KYC policies and governance documents.
• Perform KYC compliance testing and reviews to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct CDD and EDD for high-risk customers.
• Coordinate with business partners, vendors and internal stakeholders on KYC matters.
• Prepare compliance reports, audit documentation and management presentations.
• Monitor compliance risks and recommend process improvements to strengthen controls.
• Maintain accurate KYC records, audit trails and regulatory documentation.

Skills

KYC/AML Compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Bilingual (Arabic & English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, Compliance, Risk Management

Tools

goAML

World-Check

Dow Jones

LexisNexis

NICE Actimize

Oracle FCCM

Job description

Draft review and maintain strong KYC policies procedures and governance documents strong in line with regulatory requirements Perform strong KYC Compliance Testing strong and Compliance Reviews to identify control gaps and recommend corrective actions Conduct strong Customer Due Diligence CDD strong and strong Enhanced Due Diligence EDD strong for high-risk customers Ensure compliance with strong AML CFT regulations strong internal policies and governance frameworks Coordinate with strong business partners vendors and internal stakeholders strong on KYC-related matters Prepare compliance reports audit documentation and management presentations Support strong internal and external audits strong by providing required documentation and evidence Monitor compliance risks and recommend process improvements to strengthen controls Maintain accurate KYC records audit trails and regulatory documentation Support the enhancement of KYC frameworks operational controls and compliance initiatives Stay updated with applicable UAE regulatory requirements and industry best practices

• 4–5+ years of experience in KYC/AML Compliance within Banking, Financial Services, Consulting, FinTech, or related industries.
• Hands-on experience in KYC Policy Drafting & Review.
• Experience conducting KYC Compliance Testing, Compliance Reviews, and Regulatory Assessments.
• Strong knowledge of KYC, AML/CFT, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, PEP screening, UBO verification, and risk assessment.
• Familiarity with UAE regulatory frameworks such as CBUAE, DFSA, FSRA, FATF, and other applicable compliance standards.
• Experience using AML/KYC tools such as goAML, World-Check, Dow Jones, LexisNexis, NICE Actimize, Oracle FCCM, or similar platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent AML/KYC certification is highly preferred.
• Previous Consulting or Big4 experience is an advantage.
• Bilingual (Arabic & English) candidates are preferred.
• Must be available to work full-time onsite in Abu Dhabi.