Hiring for KYC Remediation Checker – UAE

Job Description

Hiring for KYC Remediation Checker – UAE

The KYC Remediation Checker is responsible for reviewing and validating customer due diligence files prepared by the Maker to ensure they meet internal KYC standards, regulatory requirements, and the Bank’s risk appetite. This role acts as a key control function, providing quality assurance, identifying deficiencies, requesting corrections, and approving files prior to final submission. The Checker safeguards the Bank against financial crime, regulatory breaches, and reputational risks.

 Responsibilities

• Review and validate customer due diligence (CDD/EDD) files prepared by the Maker

• Ensure compliance with internal KYC policies, local regulations, and international standards

• Identify gaps or deficiencies, enforce corrections, and maintain quality assurance

• Escalate high-risk cases in line with the Bank’s risk framework

• Act as a control point to mitigate exposure to financial crime, regulatory, and reputational risks

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field

• 3–5 years of experience in KYC, AML compliance, onboarding, or remediation (Checker/QA experience strongly preferred)

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, sanctions, PEP screening, FATCA/CRS requirements

• Experience in reviewing complex entity structures and handling EDD cases

• Strong analytical, investigative, and risk assessment skills

• Excellent communication skills with high attention to detail

• Familiarity with KYC screening and compliance tools such as World-Check, Refinitiv, and other market-standard databases

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with a leading financial institution in the UAE

• Be part of a long-term project with strong career stability

• Gain exposure to complex remediation and quality assurance processes

• Enhance expertise in AML, sanctions, FATCA/CRS, and regulatory compliance

• Work in a critical control function, directly contributing to reducing financial crime and reputational risk

• Collaborate with a team of skilled compliance professionals in a supportive environment