KYC CDD Analyst - Contract

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