Job Description
The role supports the completeness, accuracy, and timely processing of compliance checks, contributing to service efficiency, regulatory adherence, risk mitigation, and overall investor/customer satisfaction.
Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for new and existing customers during company incorporation, licensing, renewals, amendments, and other service touchpoints in line with UAE AML/CFT laws and Free Zone regulations.
Perform ongoing monitoring activities including batch screening, periodic KYC refresh, event-driven reviews, and verification of Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) information.
Conduct sanctions and watchlist screening against UAE Local Terrorist List, UN sanctions lists, and other relevant international databases.
Collect, review, and compile screening findings and supporting documentation for submission to the Compliance Manager for review and approval, particularly for higher-risk profiles (e.g., PEPs, complex structures, offshore entities, non-resident customers).
Ensure customer risk ratings are accurately recorded in systems and updated when required, with appropriate supporting rationale.Assist in responding to compliance-related inquiries from regulators (e.g., Ministry of Economy / NER Team), Free Zone authorities, and internal stakeholders within stipulated timelines, while maintaining proper tracking logs.
Support the manager in coordination with government authorities and internal departments regarding approvals, NOCs, or exception cases.
Liaise with internal departments to ensure completion of compliance-related dependencies (e.g., compliance clearance prior to license issuance, updates following inspection findings, UBO form updates).
Assist in responding to compliance-related inquiries from regulators (e.g., Ministry of Economy / NER Team), Free Zone authorities, and internal stakeholders within stipulated timelines, while maintaining proper tracking logs.
Support the manager in coordination with government authorities and internal departments regarding approvals, NOCs, or exception cases.
Liaise with internal departments to ensure completion of compliance-related dependencies (e.g., compliance clearance prior to license issuance, updates following inspection findings, UBO form updates).
Prepare compliance summaries, screening reports, and risk reports for management as required.
Support the preparation of customer warning and penalty lists based on inspection findings and assist in tracking escalation timelines.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date KYC records and ensure proper documentation, archiving, and record retention for governance, audit, and regulatory purposes.
Assist in circulating regulatory updates, guidance, and internal compliance communications as directed by management.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Intelligence,
Data Analytics , Law, a related field (or equivalent experience).
Foundational knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, and sanctions
compliance principles.
Awareness of UAE AML/CFT regulatory framework and Free Zone
compliance requirements is an advantage.
Good working knowledge of MS Office and compliance/screening
systems.
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