KYC CDD Analyst - Contract

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

Overview
We are seeking an experiencedCDD Analystto support a remediation and onboarding programme forcorporate client accounts. This is acontractual 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

• ConductCustomer Due Diligence (CDD)andKYC remediationreviews for corporate clients.
• PerformEnhanced Due Diligence (EDD)for higher-risk corporate structures, including complex ownership structures.
• Review and validatecorporate documentation, including certificates of incorporation, shareholder registers, and constitutional documents.
• Analyse and verifyUltimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO)structures.
• Assess client risk profiles and ensure compliance withAML/CFT regulatory requirements.
• Identify and escalate potentialfinancial 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 inCDD/KYC remediation or periodic reviewforcorporate clients.
• Strong understanding ofAML, CFT, and financial crime compliance frameworks.
• Experience conductingEnhanced Due Diligence (EDD)on complex corporate structures.
• Ability to analysemulti-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 withinbanks, financial institutions, or regulatory environments.
• Exposure toMiddle East regulatory frameworksis beneficial but not essential.
• Previous involvement inlarge-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 strongcorporate KYC/CDD remediation experienceand are available for a contract opportunity in Abu Dhabi, we encourage you to apply.