KYC & Onboarding Risk Manager (AML Compliance)

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking an experienced KYC/AML Compliance professional to oversee onboarding, periodic reviews and risk-based client due diligence in the UAE. You will coordinate with Coverage Bankers, KYC Operations, Compliance and offshore support to ensure timely onboarding within regulatory guidelines.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in banking KYC/compliance, strong knowledge of Wolfsberg questionnaires, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in management, banking, finance.
• Certification in compliance, KYC/AML/CFT, financial crime or risk management (will be an added advantage).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a reputable international bank.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within an On-boarding, KYC or Compliance function.
• Relevant experience with understanding of financial institutions KYC requirements.
• Familiarity with AML/KYC regulations and industry guidelines, including client structures and hierarchies.

Responsibilities

• Manage approval process for New to Bank Client Onboarding, Periodic & Trigger Reviews with stakeholders.
• Review account opening forms and swift messages for new business.
• Engage with Coverage Bankers to understand strategic clients and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Perform independent analysis of high-risk factors and escalate to FCC as needed.
• Maintain discipline in prioritization and communicate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Review Wolfsberg questionnaires and AML/Sanctions processes as applicable.
• Develop and manage relationships with Corporate and Investment Banking stakeholders across functions.
• Deliver timely MIS for On-boarding & KYC, and monitor KPI-related reports.

Skills

KYC

AML

CFT

Compliance

Financial Crime

Risk Management

Client Onboarding

Periodic Reviews

Trigger Reviews

Stakeholder Management

Relationship Management

MI Reporting

KRI KPI Monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in management, banking, finance

Certification in compliance, KYC/AML/CFT, financial crime or risk management

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking an experienced KYC/AML Compliance professional to oversee onboarding, periodic reviews and risk-based client due diligence in the UAE. You will coordinate with Coverage Bankers, KYC Operations, Compliance and offshore support to ensure timely onboarding within regulatory guidelines.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in banking KYC/compliance, strong knowledge of Wolfsberg questionnaires, and excellent stakeholder management skills.