Compliance Officer

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Sharjah, UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
Accounting & Audit

Company Industry
Banking - Corporate

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Description

The Compliance Officer – Client Acceptance & Advisory will support customer onboarding and due diligence reviews in line with regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Perform KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews
• Assess customer risk and supporting documentation
• Identify and escalate high-risk customers
• Maintain accurate records and audit trails
• Support business units during onboarding

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ KYC / Client Acceptance experience in UAE banks, with hands-on involvement in customer onboarding, periodic reviews, refresh activities, and remediation of KYC files across relevant client segments.
• Knowledge of UAE AML and onboarding standards, including CDD/EDD requirements, beneficial ownership verification, PEP/sanctions screening expectations, source of funds/wealth considerations, and record-keeping obligations in line with local regulatory guidance and internal policies.
• Strong documentation and analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex customer information, identify gaps or inconsistencies, maintain clear audit trails, and produce well-structured case notes and recommendations to support approvals and risk-based decisions.