KYC CDD Analyst - Contract

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

If you have strong corporate KYC/CDD remediation experience and are available for a contract opportunity in Abu Dhabi, we encourage you to apply.