Hiring for KYC Analyst – UAE
We are hiring a KYC Analyst for our client, a leading bank in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and regulatory compliance within the MENA banking sector.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) for new and existing clients.
- Perform risk assessments and transaction monitoring to identify suspicious activities.
- Ensure compliance with FATCA, CRS, and other international and regional KYC/AML regulations.
- Review and verify KYC documentation for corporate and individual clients.
- Investigate alerts and escalate potential compliance risks to the relevant teams.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to streamline KYC processes and maintain regulatory compliance.
- Stay updated on evolving MENA region AML/KYC regulations and implement necessary policy changes.
- Prepare reports and support regulatory audits as required.
Requirements:
✔ Mandatory: KYC experience in the MENA region banking sector.
✔ Minimum 4 years of experience in KYC, AML, or compliance roles.
✔ Strong understanding of KYC regulations, FATCA, CRS, and transaction monitoring.
✔ Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (mandatory).
✔ Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
📩 To Apply: Interested candidates can send their CVs with “KYC Analyst” in the subject line.
