KYC Analyst

Job Description: KYC Analyst (5-Month Contract)
Location: Sharjah, UAE
Employment Type: Contract (5 months)
Client: Large UAE-Based Bank
Employer: Consultancy Firm

We are a financial crime recruitment company, seeking a detail-oriented KYC Analyst to join a consultancy firm, supporting their client, a large bank based in the UAE. This is a 5-month contract role located in Sharjah, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to combating financial crime and ensuring regulatory compliance in the financial sector.

As a KYC Analyst, you will be responsible for conducting Know Your Customer (KYC) processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and the bank’s internal policies. Your duties will include:

1. Document Collection & Verification:

• Reaching out to the bank’s clients and consumers to collect necessary KYC documents.
• Verifying the authenticity of identification documents, proof of address, and other relevant client information.

• Liaising with clients via phone, email, and in-person (if required) to resolve documentation queries.
• Providing clear instructions to clients on required documentation and deadlines.

• Accurately inputting client information into the bank’s systems.
• Ensuring that all data aligns with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines.

• Assessing customer profiles for potential risk indicators.
• Escalating high-risk cases to senior compliance teams or management as needed.

• Ensuring all KYC processes comply with UAE regulatory requirements and international anti-money laundering (AML) standards.
• Preparing detailed reports on KYC findings and maintaining proper records for audit purposes.

• Working closely with the bank’s internal teams, including compliance, risk, and legal departments.
• Supporting the consultancy firm and the bank with ad hoc compliance-related tasks.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in KYC, AML, or financial compliance, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• Familiarity with UAE regulatory frameworks and international AML standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant compliance software.

• This is a contract position for 5 months with potential extensions based on project requirements.
• The role requires candidates to be based in Sharjah or willing to relocate.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UAE.

If you are passionate about combating financial crime and ensuring compliance in the financial industry, we would love to hear from you.