KYC CDD Analyst

KYC CDD Analyst - Contract

Capitex · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · — · Posted 2026-03-12

Workplace: on_site

Description

Job Title: CDD Analyst (Corporate Accounts)
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Type: Contract / Fixed-Term

Overview
We are seeking an experienced CDD Analyst to support a remediation and onboarding programme for corporate client accounts. This is a contractual role based in Abu Dhabi, focused on conducting Customer Due Diligence (CDD), KYC refresh, and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for corporate entities in line with regulatory and internal compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and KYC remediation reviews for corporate clients.
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for higher-risk corporate structures, including complex ownership structures.
• Review and validate corporate documentation, including certificates of incorporation, shareholder registers, and constitutional documents.
• Analyse and verify Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) structures.
• Assess client risk profiles and ensure compliance with AML/CFT regulatory requirements.
• Identify and escalate potential financial crime risks, sanctions concerns, or adverse media findings.
• Maintain accurate and well-documented case files within internal systems.
• Work closely with compliance, onboarding, and financial crime teams to resolve KYC deficiencies.

Requirements

• Proven experience in CDD/KYC remediation or periodic review for corporate clients.
• Strong understanding of AML, CFT, and financial crime compliance frameworks.
• Experience conducting Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on complex corporate structures.
• Ability to analyse multi-layered ownership structures and UBOs.
• Familiarity with financial crime screening tools and adverse media research.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of case reviews.
• Excellent written and analytical skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working within banks, financial institutions, or regulatory environments.
• Exposure to Middle East regulatory frameworks is beneficial but not essential.
• Previous involvement in large-scale remediation or lookback projects.

Contract Details

• Location: Abu Dhabi (on-site or hybrid depending on project requirements)
• Contract: Fixed-term / project-based
• Start: Immediate or short notice preferred

If you have strong corporate KYC/CDD remediation experience and are available for a contract opportunity in Abu Dhabi, we encourage you to apply.

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