Requirements
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Client Acceptance / KYC within UAE banks, with demonstrated exposure to onboarding, periodic reviews, and remediation of customer files across relevant segments. Prior senior or advisory role experience, providing guidance to stakeholders, reviewing complex cases, and supporting decision-making on high-risk relationships. Strong understanding of customer risk assessment, including source of wealth/funds, PEP and sanctions considerations, adverse media, ownership/control structures, and ongoing monitoring expectations. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, managing workload and priorities effectively while delivering accurate outcomes within required timelines and service standards.
Description
The Senior Compliance Officer – Client Acceptance & Advisory will support complex onboarding decisions and provide advisory input on high-risk customers.Key ResponsibilitiesReview and approve high-risk client onboarding casesProvide advisory guidance to business and onboarding teamsEnsure compliance with KYC, CDD, and EDD requirementsSupport policy interpretation and risk appetite alignmentAct as escalation point for complex customer risk issues