KYC Compliance AVP: Onboarding & AML Risk

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Paris; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FAB France is seeking a KYC AVP to lead independent reviews of KYC files at onboarding and during periodic reviews, ensuring compliance with French/EU laws and group policies. The role emphasizes end-to-end CDD/EDD, screening for PEPs, sanctions, and adverse media, and overseeing QA across the hub model to deliver timely, accurate risk assessments.

The KYC AVP will manage day-to-day KYC analyst activities, ensure documentation completeness, and maintain governance standards in line with FAB

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (Banking/Finance).
• Certification in Compliance, KYC/AML/CFT or Financial Crime is preferred.
• Experience in regulatory and financial crime domains is required.

Responsibilities

• Review KYC files on onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Conduct end-to-end Customer Due Diligence for new & existing clients.
• Perform PEP, sanctions and adverse media screening.
• Verify account opening forms for completeness.
• Ensure CDD/EDD information is up to date and compliant.
• Escalate gaps and control weaknesses to Compliance.

Skills

KYC/AML

Regulatory compliance

Financial crime

Risk assessment

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Banking

KYC/AML/CFT certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

FAB France is seeking a KYC AVP to lead independent reviews of KYC files at onboarding and during periodic reviews, ensuring compliance with French/EU laws and group policies. The role emphasizes end-to-end CDD/EDD, screening for PEPs, sanctions, and adverse media, and overseeing QA across the hub model to deliver timely, accurate risk assessments.

The KYC AVP will manage day-to-day KYC analyst activities, ensure documentation completeness, and maintain governance standards in line with FAB