Kyc Compliance Consultant

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Draft, review, and maintain KYC policies, procedures, and governance documents in line with regulatory requirements. Perform KYC Compliance Testing and Compliance Reviews to identify control gaps and recommend corrective actions. Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk customers. Ensure compliance with AML/CFT regulations, internal policies, and governance frameworks. Coordinate with business partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders on KYC-related matters. Prepare compliance reports, audit documentation, and management presentations. Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and evidence. Monitor compliance risks and recommend process improvements to strengthen controls. Maintain accurate KYC records, audit trails, and regulatory documentation. Support the enhancement of KYC frameworks, operational controls, and compliance initiatives. Stay updated with applicable UAE regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Desired Candidate Profile 4–5+ years of experience in KYC/AML Compliance within Banking, Financial Services, Consulting, FinTech, or related industries. Hands-on experience in KYC Policy Drafting & Review. Experience conducting KYC Compliance Testing, Compliance Reviews, and Regulatory Assessments. Strong knowledge of KYC, AML/CFT, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, PEP screening, UBO verification, and risk assessment. Familiarity with UAE regulatory frameworks such as CBUAE, DFSA, FSRA, FATF, and other applicable compliance standards. Experience using AML/KYC tools such as goAML, World-Check, Dow Jones, LexisNexis, NICE Actimize, Oracle FCCM, or similar platforms. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field. ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent AML/KYC certification is highly preferred. Previous Consulting or Big4 experience is an advantage. Bilingual (Arabic & English) candidates are preferred. Must be available to work full-time onsite in Abu Dhabi. Employment Type Full Time Company Industry BankingFinancial ServicesBroking Department / Functional Area Other Keywords KYC ComplianceAML ComplianceKYC Policy DraftingKYC Policy ReviewRegulatory ComplianceCustomer Due Diligence CDDCBUAE RegulationsStakeholder ManagementVendor ManagementGoAML Get real-time job updates only on our App