Analyst - KYC & Onboarding - Personal Banking

About
Perform duties as required in the relevant bank policies and KYC department SOPs covering the KYC review process. The candidate will perform independent reviews and approve KYC files at the time of client onboarding, trigger base, and KYC periodic reviews. The candidate will ensure that KYC files are complete in terms of required KYC information/documentation in accordance with the company's policies/procedures and local regulatory expectations of the UAE Central Bank.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle the day-to-day KYC maker activity of reviewing KYC files and performing all required checks and controls.
• Conduct end-to-end KYC Due Diligence for New to bank onboarding, trigger events, or periodic reviews.
• Verify account opening forms have been completed adequately and have been verified.
• Conduct and review name screening, due diligence, and adverse media matches where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations and company policies/procedures related to CDD, AML/CTF, PEP & Sanctions.
• Support line managers and other teams within Risk & Controls through timely assistance and solutions.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Management, Banking, Finance, preferably with certification in Compliance, KYC/AML/CFT, Financial Crime, or Risk Management.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a reputed Bank, with at least 5 years technical experience across various aspects of Regulatory and Financial Crime Compliance.
• Proactive and business-oriented with a proven ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands.
• Skills in Compliance, KYC, AML, CFT, Financial Crime, Risk Management, and Regulatory Compliance are preferred.