Manager, KYC & Onboarding - Government (Emiratised Role)

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) seeks an experienced KYC & Onboarding professional to manage the New to Bank onboarding process, perform due diligence, and ensure timely client onboarding in line with regulatory requirements. You will review AML/KYC forms, perform name screening, and liaise with stakeholders for data needs.

The role requires strong experience in a global regulatory environment, familiarity with UAE regulations, and proactive data management to support approvals and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Management, Banking, or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a reputable international bank.
• Experience in Onboarding, KYC or Compliance with AML/KYC regulations.
• Familiarity with financial institution KYC requirements and client structures.
• Proactive, able to prioritize and manage conflicting demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage KYC and Onboarding process for New to Bank Client Onboarding with periodic reviews.
• Ensure onboarding timelines are met.
• Verify account opening forms and Swift messages have been completed and verified.
• Conduct name screening, due diligence and adverse media checks.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders on key KYC information and data requirements.

Skills

KYC

Onboarding

Compliance

AML

Due Diligence

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder Liaison

Research

Data Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Banking, or Finance

Tools

Alpha system

Job description

• Manage KYC and Onboarding process for New to Bank Client Onboarding Process along with Periodic & Trigger Reviews in liaison with all stakeholders.
• Ensure all clients are onboarded within the onboarding timelines agreed.
• Verify account opening forms / Swift messages (Banks) have been completed adequately and have been verified.
• Conduct Name screening, due diligence and Adverse Media matches on all associated parties to the entity.
• Liaising with client and relevant stakeholders on key KYC information and data requirements.
• Undertaking independent research via approved public sources.
• Review AML, KYC forms and Sanctions Questionnaires, as applicable.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence and perform KYC on third party service providers for Corporate and Investment Banking clients.
• Liaising with Approver/Compliance and providing all the required documents/information submitted by the client and highlighting key information about the company which may be instrumental in obtaining their approval depending on the risk rating classification.
• Maintenance of all data in Alpha system.
• Stay abreast with latest developing concepts like new regulations by the UAE Central Bank or legal environment within UAE & international locations & other corporate credit practices.
• To promote appropriate checks and controls within the team to ensure files are processed correctly.
• Adherence to TATs and SLAs.
• Ensure adherence to all internal policies/procedures and external regulatory requirements at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage KYC and Onboarding process for New to Bank Client Onboarding Process along with Periodic & Trigger Reviews in liaison with all stakeholders.
• Ensure all clients are onboarded within the onboarding timelines agreed.
• Verify account opening forms / Swift messages (Banks) have been completed adequately and have been verified.
• Conduct Name screening, due diligence and Adverse Media matches on all associated parties to the entity.
• Liaising with client and relevant stakeholders on key KYC information and data requirements.
• Undertaking independent research via approved public sources.
• Review AML, KYC forms and Sanctions Questionnaires, as applicable.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence and perform KYC on third party service providers for Corporate and Investment Banking clients.
• Liaising with Approver/Compliance and providing all the required documents/information submitted by the client and highlighting key information about the company which may be instrumental in obtaining their approval depending on the risk rating classification.
• Maintenance of all data in Alpha system.
• Stay abreast with latest developing concepts like new regulations by the UAE Central Bank or legal environment within UAE & international locations & other corporate credit practices.
• To promote appropriate checks and controls within the team to ensure files are processed correctly.
• Adherence to TATs and SLAs.
• Ensure adherence to all internal policies/procedures and external regulatory requirements at all times.

Relationship Management

• Develop and manage relationships with CIB stakeholders across business lines and supporting functions.
• Undertake strong support and communication with both internal & external clients to facilitate efficient client onboarding & offboarding.
• Deliver fair outcomes of our customers and ensure own conduct maintains the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets.

Reporting

• Ensure information for MI related to CIB Onboarding & KYC is prepared and presented on a periodic basis.
• Ensure exceptions are updated in CDD Exception tracker and tracked to resolution.
• Monitor monthly KYC KRI/KPI reports.
• Interact with other stakeholders and help the KYC teams achieve KRIs/KPIs.

Frameworks, Boundaries & Decision Making Authority

• Functions within the framework and boundaries of Group policies as well as overall organisational and governance frameworks.
• Authorised to take decisions as per the approved authorisation matrix.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Management, Banking, or Finance.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a reputable international bank.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within an Onboarding, KYC or Compliance function.
• Relevant experience (AML/KYC/Compliance related) with understanding of Financial Institutions KYC requirements.
• Familiarity with AML/KYC regulations and industry guidelines, along with client structure and hierarchies, knowledge of Funds, Brokers, Loan Agencies & Correspondent Banks.
• Experienced with operating in a global regulatory environment.
• Strong Microsoft application knowledge.
• Pro-active and business oriented with proven ability to prioritize, manage conflicting demands and ability to assess.

Preferred / Beneficial

• Preferably with certification in Compliance, KYC/AML/CFT, Financial Crime or Risk Management.