Know Your Customer Specialist (KYC)
LeadingEdge
Date: 1 week ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented KYC Specialist to join our Compliance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the organization complies with all relevant anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Conduct thorough customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) on new and existing customers.
2. Verify customer identities, addresses, and other relevant information.
3. Assess customer risk profiles and determine the level of risk associated with each customer.
4. Monitor and update customer information to ensure ongoing compliance with KYC regulations.
5. Identify and report suspicious transactions and activities to the relevant authorities.
6. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of KYC policies and procedures.
7. Stay up-to-date with changing regulations and industry best practices.
8. Perform quality control checks on KYC files and ensure that all documentation is accurate and complete.
Requirements:
1. Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., law, finance, accounting).
2. 2+ years of experience in a KYC or AML role.
3. Strong knowledge of KYC regulations and industry best practices.
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
6. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented KYC Specialist to join our Compliance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the organization complies with all relevant anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Conduct thorough customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) on new and existing customers.
2. Verify customer identities, addresses, and other relevant information.
3. Assess customer risk profiles and determine the level of risk associated with each customer.
4. Monitor and update customer information to ensure ongoing compliance with KYC regulations.
5. Identify and report suspicious transactions and activities to the relevant authorities.
6. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of KYC policies and procedures.
7. Stay up-to-date with changing regulations and industry best practices.
8. Perform quality control checks on KYC files and ensure that all documentation is accurate and complete.
Requirements:
1. Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., law, finance, accounting).
2. 2+ years of experience in a KYC or AML role.
3. Strong knowledge of KYC regulations and industry best practices.
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
6. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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