Compliance Officer – Banking AML/KYC

About the role

Support the Manager Compliance / Assistant Compliance Manager in day‑to‑day operations of the ECF unit, ensuring adherence to the bank’s AML/KYC policies, procedures and UAE Central Bank regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing awareness of all applicable internal and external compliance requirements and the evolving regulatory environment.
• Assist the Manager/Assistant Compliance Manager to keep internal policies aligned with regulatory changes and provide guidance to stakeholders.
• Ensure all assigned tasks are completed within agreed SLA/TAT.
• Support AML/Compliance training programmes to raise awareness among staff.
• Provide enhanced due‑diligence support for high‑risk businesses and review related proposals.
• Review eName checker referrals and deliver compliance feedback in line with bank policies and Central Bank regulations.
• Prepare reports and MIS on RBG compliance issues and deliver them timely.
• Assist in the implementation of customer‑screening systems by conducting User Acceptance Testing.
• Represent compliance in ad‑hoc projects as directed by the Manager Compliance.

Required profile

• Graduate with 3‑4 years of banking experience.
• Basic knowledge of local and international regulatory rules and legislation.
• Computer literate with good command of spoken and written English.
• Strong presentation skills and logical problem‑solving ability.
• Effective decision‑making capability.

Required skills

• Computer applications