Hiring for KYC Specialist – Abu Dhabi

Job Description

Hiring for KYC Specialist – Abu Dhabi

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented KYC Specialist to join our Compliance team within the Oil and Gas trading sector. The ideal candidate will take ownership of end-to-end Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes, ensuring all counterparties meet strict regulatory and internal compliance standards. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding the company from financial crime risks while supporting seamless business operations across domestic and international markets.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive KYC and AML due diligence on new and existing clients, vendors, and trading partners.

• Perform risk assessments to determine exposure levels and ensure regulatory adherence.

• Investigate and escalate high-risk or suspicious cases to the Compliance Manager.

• Maintain and update KYC databases and documentation to ensure data integrity and audit readiness.

• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Trading teams to align KYC processes with business goals.

• Support the development and enhancement of KYC/AML policies, procedures, and risk frameworks.

• Participate in internal and external compliance audits and assist in implementing remediation actions.

• Ensure continuous monitoring and review of counterparties in accordance with sanction lists, PEPs, and adverse media screening.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field (Master’s or ICA qualification preferred).

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on KYC/AML experience, ideally within the commodities or oil and gas trading sector.

• Proficient in AML/KYC screening tools such as World-Check, Thomson Reuters, and Dow Jones Risk & Compliance.

• Solid understanding of global AML regulations, sanctions compliance, and financial crime frameworks.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally under pressure.

Take the next step in your compliance career and join a global energy trading team committed to integrity, transparency, and operational excellence.