KYC Specialist: Mastering Compliance & Risk

leading-edge; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

leading-edge is seeking a meticulous KYC Specialist to join our Compliance team in the United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on performing CDD/EDD, verifying identities, and evaluating risk levels to ensure AML/KYC regulatory compliance.

You will monitor and update customer information, detect suspicious activity, and help implement robust KYC policies while staying current with evolving regulations and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a KYC or AML role.
• Strong knowledge of KYC regulations and industry best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) on new and existing customers.
• Verify customer identities, addresses, and other relevant information.
• Assess customer risk profiles and determine risk levels.
• Monitor and update customer information for ongoing KYC compliance.
• Identify and report suspicious transactions to authorities.
• Collaborate to implement KYC policies and procedures.
• Stay updated with changing regulations and best practices.
• Perform quality checks on KYC files to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Skills

KYC

AML

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in law/finance/accounting

Job description

leading-edge is seeking a meticulous KYC Specialist to join our Compliance team in the United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on performing CDD/EDD, verifying identities, and evaluating risk levels to ensure AML/KYC regulatory compliance.

You will monitor and update customer information, detect suspicious activity, and help implement robust KYC policies while staying current with evolving regulations and industry best practices.