Compliance Officer Client Acceptance & Advisory
Sharjah, SH, AE, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
The Compliance Officer - Client Acceptance & Advisory will support customer onboarding and due diligence reviews in line with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Perform KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews
Assess customer risk and supporting documentation
Identify and escalate high-risk customers
Maintain accurate records and audit trails
Support business units during onboarding
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years' KYC / Client Acceptance experience in UAE banks, with hands-on involvement in customer onboarding, periodic reviews, refresh activities, and remediation of KYC files across relevant client segments.
Knowledge of UAE AML and onboarding standards, including CDD/EDD requirements, beneficial ownership verification, PEP/sanctions screening expectations, source of funds/wealth considerations, and record-keeping obligations in line with local regulatory guidance and internal policies.
Strong documentation and analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex customer information, identify gaps or inconsistencies, maintain clear audit trails, and produce well-structured case notes and recommendations to support approvals and risk-based decisions.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2259576
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationSharjah, SH, AE, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned