Maritime KYC & Due Diligence Specialist

Client of Spinnaker Global Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A UAE-based, international group is seeking a Due Diligence Officer to join its Legal & Compliance function in Abu Dhabi. You will own KYC/AML onboarding for corporate and marine activities, reporting to Head of Legal.

Key duties include collecting KYC data, maintaining records, screening counterparties and vessels, and escalating high-risk cases. The role requires 2+ years in KYC/AML and enhances regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in KYC, AML, due diligence or a related field.
• Strong understanding of KYC, AML, sanctions and wider compliance.
• Experience using screening platforms such as World-Check or Kpler.
• Excellent research, investigative and written communication skills.
• Capable of managing documentation and following up on outstanding information.
• Experience with maritime or shipping-sector screening is highly desirable.
• Non-maritime KYC/AML background considered with ability to understand maritime counterparty screening.

Responsibilities

• Manage the collection and review of KYC information from clients, vendors and counterparties
• Act as custodian of onboarding and KYC documentation
• Conduct screening of counterparties and vessels using relevant screening and intelligence platforms
• Investigate higher-risk cases and obtain additional information where required
• Carry out periodic due diligence reviews on counterparties and vessels
• Prepare due diligence memoranda for higher-risk counterparties
• Maintain and update the group s compliance and due diligence database
• Support the wider Legal & Compliance function with KYC AML and regulatory matters

Skills

KYC

AML

Due diligence

Compliance

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Tools

World-Check

Kpler

Job description

A UAE-based, international group is seeking a Due Diligence Officer to join its Legal & Compliance function in Abu Dhabi. You will own KYC/AML onboarding for corporate and marine activities, reporting to Head of Legal.

Key duties include collecting KYC data, maintaining records, screening counterparties and vessels, and escalating high-risk cases. The role requires 2+ years in KYC/AML and enhances regulatory compliance.