Senior KYC & ODD Compliance Specialist

Commercial Bank of Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commercial Bank of Dubai is seeking an AML/KYC ODD Analyst to assess high‑risk customer profiles, conduct periodic reviews, and identify Politically Exposed Persons in line with internal policies and UAE regulations.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, complete KYC/ODD data, maintain PEP registers, and document the review process while escalating concerns to mitigate financial crime risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing due diligence reviews of existing high-risk profiles as per KYC/ODD policy.
• Ensure completion of ODD with correct KYC data and information; update risk ratings as needed.
• Coordinate with Business to obtain missing KYC information for high-risk reviews.
• Identify red flags and escalate to exit relationship where appropriate in line with policy.
• Collaborate with sanctions screening for new PEPs and periodic reviews.
• Ensure PEPs are properly marked in the system and PEP registers updated.
• Document the review process and rationale behind sign-off or rejection of profiles.
• Follow the exception handling process to obtain approvals when information is incomplete.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Commercial Bank of Dubai is seeking an AML/KYC ODD Analyst to assess high‑risk customer profiles, conduct periodic reviews, and identify Politically Exposed Persons in line with internal policies and UAE regulations.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, complete KYC/ODD data, maintain PEP registers, and document the review process while escalating concerns to mitigate financial crime risk.