Capitex

Specializes in rapid FCC staffing solutions

KYC / CDD Analyst

Financial Crime & AMLConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSharjah - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Strong understanding of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism, Know Your Customer, Customer Due Diligence, and Enhanced Due Diligence requirements.
Practical knowledge of Central Bank of the UAE AML/CFT regulations and regulatory guidance.
High attention to detail, with strong documentation and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple cases within tight timelines.

Responsibilities

Conduct periodic KYC refreshes and trigger-based reviews in accordance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
Review, update, and maintain customer profiles, including customer identification and verification information, ownership and control structures, ultimate beneficial ownership, nature of business, source of funds, and source of wealth.
Ensure KYC records are complete, accurate, and up to date across core banking and KYC systems.
Perform Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence for higher-risk customers, including those involving high-risk geographies, politically exposed persons, complex ownership structures, and cash-intensive or high-risk industries.
Assess and document customer risk factors and apply appropriate risk ratings.
Prepare clear and concise Enhanced Due Diligence narratives, including justifications for risk acceptance or escalation.
Collect, validate, and review KYC documentation in line with regulatory and internal standards.
Maintain proper documentation and audit trails to support internal audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory inspections.
Adhere to defined service-level agreements and productivity targets while maintaining high quality standards.
Liaise with Relationship Managers, Front Office, Operations, and Compliance teams to resolve KYC gaps and outstanding issues.

KYC / CDD Analyst - Sharjah

Capitex · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · — · Posted 2026-01-29

Workplace: on_site

Description

Job Title: KYC / CDD Analyst

Location: Sharjah
Contract Duration: 6 months
Level: Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented KYC / CDD Analyst to support periodic and trigger-based customer due diligence activities in line with the Bank’s customer risk rating framework and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct periodic KYC refreshes and trigger-based reviews in accordance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
Review, update, and maintain customer profiles, including:
Customer identification and verification information
Ownership and control structures
Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO)
Nature of business, Source of Funds (SoF), and Source of Wealth (SoW)
Ensure KYC records are complete, accurate, and up to date across core banking and KYC systems.
Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for higher-risk customers, including:
High-risk geographies
Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
Complex ownership structures
Cash-intensive or high-risk industries
Assess and document customer risk factors and apply appropriate risk ratings.
Prepare clear and concise EDD narratives, including justifications for risk acceptance or escalation.
Collect, validate, and review KYC documentation in line with regulatory and internal standards.
Maintain proper documentation and audit trails to support internal audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory inspections.
Adhere to defined SLAs and productivity targets while maintaining high quality standards.
Liaise with Relationship Managers, Front Office, Operations, and Compliance teams to resolve KYC gaps and outstanding issues.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Strong understanding of AML/CFT, KYC, CDD, and EDD requirements.
Practical knowledge of CBUAE AML/CFT Regulations and regulatory guidance.
High attention to detail with strong documentation and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple cases within tight timelines.

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About the Company

Capitex

Specializes in rapid FCC staffing solutions

Capitex Global provides staffing and recruitment services focused exclusively on financial crime compliance (FCC). Its offerings include Rapid Response Teams that deploy interim specialists within days to handle surges and remediation, Executive Search for discreet global permanent hires, and an Early Careers Programme to train and place emerging FCC professionals. Clients are banks, fintechs, and regulated firms, and Capitex supports them by providing pre-vetted talent across AML, KYC, sanctions, transaction monitoring, fraud, and ABAC, with deployments often in 24–48 hours. The goal is to help financial institutions scale their compliance functions quickly and effectively to meet regulatory requirements and manage financial crime risk.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2021

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