KYC & Onboarding Analyst - AML/CTF & Compliance

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank is seeking a KYC Analyst to support onboarding and ongoing reviews in line with regulatory and bank policies. You will perform independent KYC checks, assess client risk, and ensure sanctions and AML controls are properly applied to each case.

The role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of UAE regulatory expectations, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality KYC standards.

Qualifications

• Experience performing KYC reviews in a banking environment.
• Ability to assess and document customer risk.
• Familiarity with UAE Central Bank expectations.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day KYC review activity and ensure file readiness.
• Perform end-to-end KYC due diligence for onboarding and reviews.
• Verify account opening forms and name screening.
• Review questionnaires, risk assessments, and sanctions screening.
• Escalate screening hits to compliance teams.
• Maintain and report KPI-related KYC metrics.

Skills

KYC Review

Due Diligence

AML/CTF Knowledge

Sanctions Screening

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank is seeking a KYC Analyst to support onboarding and ongoing reviews in line with regulatory and bank policies. You will perform independent KYC checks, assess client risk, and ensure sanctions and AML controls are properly applied to each case.

The role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of UAE regulatory expectations, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality KYC standards.