VP, KYC & Onboarding – Risk & Compliance Leader

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 420,000 - 620,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in UAE is seeking a senior KYC Onboarding Lead to manage the end-to-end KYC approval process for client onboarding and refresh reviews. You will ensure complete KYC documentation within SLA, work with FCC/Compliance, and provide advisory on PEP/sanctions risks.

You will lead the team, coordinate with RMs, product, and offshore locations, and drive continuous improvement in CDD processes and governance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Management, Banking, Finance, preferably with certification in Compliance, KYC/AML/CFT, Financial Crime or Risk Management.
Minimum of 8 - 10 years of experience in a reputed Bank.
At least 5 years technical experience across Regulatory and Financial Crime Compliance (e.g. local and international requirements, FATCA, CRS, GDPR, AML, KYC, etc.).
Certifications in Compliance, KYC/AML/CFT, Financial Crime or Risk Management; ACAMS or ICA certification.

Responsibilities

Manage New to Bank Client Onboarding Process along with Periodic & Trigger Reviews with stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations and bank policies related to CDD, AML/CTF, PEP & Sanctions.
Provide advisory on policies, regulatory requirements and FCC risks such as PEP, adverse media, sanctions.
Lead KYC Onboarding – Risk & Controls to guide team and offshore locations; end-to-end KYC approvals.
Prepare MI and dashboards; interact with stakeholders to achieve KPIs and timely KYC reviews.