CB IB Operations and Controls - Know Your Client Analyst - Associate

Deutsche Bank; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Riyadh is seeking a KYC Operator to support client onboarding processes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess profound knowledge of KYC processes, strong communication skills, and an analytical mindset. Responsibilities include acting as a point of contact for KYC, managing documentation, and coordinating between various stakeholders, all while ensuring a high level of service and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Accidental Death Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working arrangements

30 days of annual paid leave

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of KYC processes and quality control.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a global team environment.
• Analytical and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for KYC for clients.
• Collect and corroborate KYC/AML documentation.
• Manage KYC cases across various stakeholders.
• Support completion of New Client Adoptions and Regular Reviews.
• Work as part of a team to optimize service level agreements.

Skills

KYC processes knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Service orientation

Diligent working style

Job description

Description

Operations provides support for all of Deutsche Bank’s businesses to enable them to deliver transactions and processes to clients.

Details of the Division and Team

A dynamic and diverse division, our objective is to make sure that all our services are executed in a timely and professional manner, that risk is minimised and that the client experience is positive. We are proud of the professionalism of our people, and the work they do. In return, we offer excellent career development opportunities to foster skills and talent.

The Know Your Client (KYC) Operator role focuses on client onboarding (COB) and exceptions in line with regulatory standards and jurisdictions.

The KYC Operator provides regular communication to senior Bank stakeholders on changes in KYC, Anti Money Laundering (‘AML’) and Anti Financial Crime (‘AFC’) areas and ensures any changes required are implemented with minimum disruptions.

The KYC Operator also assists the Bank’s clients, managing all KYC and account opening requirements with appropriate governance and controls. She / He operates in an environment of strict adherence to Standard Operating procedures (‘SOP’s) and Operation Level Agreements (OLA’s) to achieve accurate and timely account opening to help execute trades.

What we will offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect

• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death Insurance
• Permanent Partial Disability Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance for you, your spouse and dependent children
• Flexible working arrangements
• 30 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday & Flexible Working Arrangement
• DB contributions to Employee Workplace Savings "Gosi” plan (for Saudi nationals only)

Your key responsibilities

• Acts as first point of contact / Subject Matter Expert in relation to KYC for Investment Banking and Corporate Banking clients
• Collect and corroborate KYC / AML related documentation wherever possible to perform required due diligence to meet Local Regulatory and DB policy requirements
• Coordinates and actively manages KYC cases between various stakeholders (e.g. Business, AFC and offshore centers)
• Support completion of New Client Adoptions, Regular Reivews and Event Driven Reviews
• Works as part of a team to achieve and optimise productivity and quality service level agreements with clients / business

Your skills and experience

• Profound knowledge of KYC processes including quality control
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in virtual global teams and a matrix organization
• Diligent working style
• Analytical skills and solution‑oriented problem solving
• Distinct client and service orientation

How we’ll support you

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• Training and development to help you excel in your career