Analyst - KYC & Onboarding - Personal Banking

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day KYC maker activity, reviewing files for completeness and readiness for final approval
• Conduct end-to-end KYC Due Diligence for new onboarding, trigger events, and periodic reviews
• Verify account opening forms and conduct name screening and adverse media matches
• Review AML and Sanctions Questionnaires and Customer Risk Assessments
• Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations and FAB policies regarding CDD, AML/CTF, PEP, and Sanctions
• Manage High Risk Entity files and escalate name screening hits to compliance and fraud teams
• Maintain departmental trackers and prepare KYC process presentations and dashboards
• Develop positive working relationships with stakeholders across business lines and supporting functions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Management, Banking, or Finance
• 8-10 years of experience in a reputed bank
• At least 5 years of technical experience in Regulatory and Financial Crime Compliance (AML, KYC, FATCA, CRS, GDPR)
• Certification in Compliance, KYC/AML/CFT, Financial Crime, or Risk Management

Preferred Qualifications

• Internal Audit experience
• Compliance Assurance background

About the Company

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions, providing a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services.