Job description

Role within Deloitte’s Quality & Risk function focused on Client Acceptance in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The associate follows established KYC/AML processes for new and existing clients/vendors in line with Deloitte Global and local policies; undertakes due diligence; performs AML risk assessment to analyze AML risks associated with clients and identify red-flag situations; complies with all relevant internal policies and procedures; assists with Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews including trigger events and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs); communicates compliance analysis and findings to management, staff, and other business teams; engages with key stakeholders of the firm, including other Deloitte offices, to build relationships, improve processes, share knowledge, and develop a compliance culture; identifies client/engagement-related risks and escalates issues to the quality risk representative; proactively manages the centralized KYC mailbox and responds to queries accurately, efficiently, and promptly. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Data analytics or related field; strong proficiency in basic PC applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with a general understanding of data analysis techniques; preferred work experience in a similar role related to KYC/AML, due diligence, Compliance; ability to think strategically and assist in organizing and managing a multi-disciplinary team and ability to sell additional services to clients; ability to conduct extensive research; proficiency in English (written and spoken), with proficiency in Arabic as a plus.