KYC and Onboarding Manager (Emiratised Government Role)

About the role

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is hiring a Manager for KYC and Onboarding in its Corporate and Investment Banking unit, based in Abu Dhabi. This is an Emiratised government role. The manager oversees the onboarding of new clients, conducts customer due diligence and KYC reviews, and manages the relationship with CIB stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the onboarding process for new clients, including periodic and trigger reviews, in liaison with all stakeholders, ensuring clients are onboarded within agreed timelines.
• Verify account opening forms and bank SWIFT messages, and carry out name screening, due diligence and adverse media checks on all associated parties.
• Research independently using approved public sources and review AML, KYC forms and sanctions questionnaires.
• Conduct customer due diligence and KYC on third-party service providers for Corporate and Investment Banking clients, and liaise with approvers and compliance on risk-based information.
• Maintain all data in the Alpha system, stay up to date with UAE Central Bank regulations and international corporate credit practices, and promote checks and controls within the team.
• Adhere to TATs and SLAs, internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage relationships with CIB stakeholders, support internal and external clients on onboarding and offboarding, and report on MI, CDD exceptions and monthly KYC KRI/KPI reports.
• Work within Group policy and governance frameworks and take decisions according to the approved authorisation matrix.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Management, Banking or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a reputable international bank, including 5 years in an Onboarding, KYC or Compliance function.
• Relevant AML/KYC/Compliance experience with an understanding of financial institution KYC requirements.
• Familiarity with AML/KYC regulations, client structures and hierarchies, and experience in a global regulatory environment.
• Proactive, business-oriented, able to prioritise and manage conflicting demands.
• Preferred: certification in Compliance, KYC/AML/CFT, Financial Crime or Risk Management.

Required skills

• Strong Microsoft application knowledge.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC regulations and industry guidelines.