Compliance Officer - Client Acceptance & Advisory
Capitex • sharjah, sharjah emirate • Posted June 09, 2026
About the Role
The Compliance Officer – Client Acceptance & Advisory will support customer onboarding and due diligence reviews in line with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews
- Assess customer risk and supporting documentation
- Identify and escape high‑risk customers
- Maintain accurate records and audit trails
- Support business units during onboarding
Minimum 3 years’ KYC / Client Acceptance experience in UAE banks
with hands‑on involvement in customer onboarding, periodic reviews, refresh activities, and remediation of KYC files across relevant client segments.
Knowledge of UAE AML and onboarding standards
including CDD/EDD requirements, beneficial ownership verification, PEP/sanctions screening expectations, source of funds/wealth considerations, and record‑keeping obligations in line with local regulatory guidance and internal policies.