KYC & Onboarding Analyst: Drive New Client Compliance

First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB is seeking an experienced KYC/AML compliance professional to lead end-to-end reviews for client onboarding and periodic checks. You will ensure documentation completeness, conduct due diligence, and assess sanctions and risks in line with UAE Central Bank and FAB policies.

The role emphasizes independent decision-making, stakeholder collaboration across risk, compliance and business units, and ongoing support for KYC onboarding and remediation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Management, Banking, Finance
• Experience in Regulatory and Financial Crime Compliance (e.g. AML/KYC)
• Pro-active and business oriented with ability to prioritize conflicting demands

Responsibilities

• Review and approve KYC files for onboarding and periodic reviews
• Conduct end-to-end KYC due diligence for new-to-bank onboarding and reviews
• Perform name screening, due diligence, and adverse media checks
• Ensure Customer Risk Assessments are complete and compliant
• Escalate name-screening hits to advisory teams within compliance and fraud
• Maintain KPI tracking, MI reporting, and dashboards for KYC operations

Skills

KYC

AML/CFT

Regulatory Compliance

Name Screening

Customer Risk Assessment

Risk Management

MI Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management/Banking/Finance

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB is seeking an experienced KYC/AML compliance professional to lead end-to-end reviews for client onboarding and periodic checks. You will ensure documentation completeness, conduct due diligence, and assess sanctions and risks in line with UAE Central Bank and FAB policies.

The role emphasizes independent decision-making, stakeholder collaboration across risk, compliance and business units, and ongoing support for KYC onboarding and remediation efforts.