We are seeking a skilled CDD Officer to efficiently and accurately carry out Customer Due Diligence (CDD) procedures across all business lines in our operations spanning both the UAE and Bahrain. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of CDD processes and regulatory requirements, ensuring our activities align with industry standards and best practices in both jurisdictions. Key responsibilities will include:

• procedures and workflows for all CDD processes (including extended and simplified CDD), either as a Maker or as a Checker
• Ensure processing of CDD according to business requirements in the Customer Portal
• Handle all onboarding and periodic CDD reviews in accordance with agreed procedures including deferral requestions and exceptions
• Consistently ensure close adherence to agreed procedures in line with Team Leader/line manager instructions
• Adhere to turnaround time balance to ensure business speed and compliance rigour according to Team Leader/line manager guidance
• Adhere to record keeping standards, ensuring easy retrieval as and when required

Education/Certifications:

• A university degree preferably in Finance, accounting, or related subjects.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACAMS – Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists)

Experience:

• 2+ years of relevant experience in sales or customer onboarding or compliance in the banking or payments industry
• Experience of working in the region

Knowledge/Skills/Attributes:

• Some knowledge of sales or customer onboarding or compliance procedures.
• Hands on knowledge in performing CDD/KYC exercise of FIs and non-FIs.
• Good knowledge and understanding of AML and Operations management.
• Air working knowledge of Compliance terminology.
• Stay updated with changes in regulations and industry trends affecting customer due diligence.
Organizational skills and discipline to
• procedures
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency in English (Arabic would also be valuable)