Senior Officer, KYC & Onboarding - IB

Role overview

This position supports customer due diligence for new and existing corporate and investment banking clients, in line with UAE regulations and international anti-money laundering obligations. The work involves ensuring that onboarding and periodic review activity meets internal policy requirements and the expectations of the UAE Central Bank.

Key responsibilities

The role is responsible for carrying out KYC-related tasks in accordance with bank policy and departmental standard operating procedures for corporate and investment banking customers. It includes independent assessment of KYC files during client onboarding and refresh cycles in a maker capacity.

You will also need to verify that each KYC case contains all required information and supporting documents, following the bank’s procedures and local regulatory standards. In addition, the role requires evaluating and reducing exposure to AML, CTF, and sanctions-related risks, while making sure group KYC standards are consistently applied.

Compliance and regulatory focus

The function is closely tied to AML requirements, KYC controls, and adherence to internal governance. Accuracy, completeness, and regulatory alignment are essential across all reviews.