Job Description

Key Responsbilities :

Collect, validate, and verify KYC documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory alignment. Identify and assess Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs), Directors, Key Management Personnel, Authorised Signatories, Related Parties, and supply chain connections. Conduct sanctions screening and adverse media checks using platforms such as World-Check and other approved tools. Assess geographic and transactional risks based on country exposure and customer profile. Draft clear and structured compliance review reports, summarising findings and outlining risk assessments. Independently conduct or review previous assessments, ensuring consistency and compliance with internal standards. Engage in client meetings where necessary to clarify or escalate findings. Support internal approval workflows, including presenting findings to team leads and senior compliance approvers. Maintain organized case files for audit-readiness and ensure timely updates of KYC records.

Desired Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related field. 3-5 years of experience in compliance, AML, or KYC functions. Strong understanding of AML/CFT frameworks and due diligence standards, particularly within the UAE regulatory environment. Proficient in using tools such as Refinitiv World-Check and media screening platforms. Excellent analytical, documentation, and report-writing skills. Ability to handle multiple cases and work independently under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or CKYCA. Experience working with clients in regulated sectors (e.g., DMCC, DIFC, DNFBPs, or precious metals).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

* Compliance: 1 year (Required)