First Abu Dhabi Bank
Manager, KYC & Onboarding, Government
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 09/12/2026
Job overview
Date posted
25/10/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
09/12/2026
Job description
Government entities banking with FAB's Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division pass through this team before an account is opened, and again at every periodic or trigger review. Managing the KYC and onboarding process for New to Bank clients is the core of the job, with agreed onboarding timelines to meet. Each file involves name screening, Adverse Media checks and customer due diligence on every associated party, plus review of account opening forms, Swift messages, AML and KYC forms and Sanctions Questionnaires. Where information is missing, you go back to the client or carry out independent research through approved public sources. Compliance and Approvers receive complete packs from you, with key information flagged according to the risk rating. All data is maintained in the Alpha system, while TATs, SLAs and team checks and controls keep quality consistent. On the reporting side, CIB Onboarding & KYC MI, the CDD Exception tracker and monthly KYC KRI/KPI reports all need regular attention. This is an Emiratised role for UAE Nationals with at least 5 years in onboarding, KYC or compliance at a reputable international bank. Knowledge of Funds, Brokers, Loan Agencies and Correspondent Banks is valuable, and a certification in KYC/AML/CFT, Compliance or Financial Crime is preferred.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Manage KYC and onboarding for New to Bank clients, including periodic and trigger reviews, with all stakeholders
- Meet agreed onboarding timelines for every client
- Verify that account opening forms and bank Swift messages are complete and validated
- Conduct name screening, due diligence and Adverse Media checks on all parties associated with each entity
- Liaise with clients and stakeholders on key KYC information and data requirements
- Research client information independently through approved public sources
- Review AML and KYC forms and Sanctions Questionnaires as applicable
- Perform customer due diligence and KYC on third-party service providers for CIB clients
- Submit complete documentation to Approvers and Compliance, highlighting key information relevant to the risk rating
- Maintain all client data in the Alpha system
- Follow new CBUAE regulations and legal developments in the UAE and international locations
- Promote checks and controls within the team so files are processed correctly
- Work within agreed TATs and SLAs
- Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements at all times
- Develop relationships with CIB stakeholders across business lines and support functions
- Facilitate efficient client onboarding and offboarding through clear communication with internal and external clients
- Uphold fair customer outcomes and transparent conduct in financial markets
- Prepare periodic MI on CIB Onboarding & KYC
- Update the CDD Exception tracker and track exceptions to resolution
- Monitor monthly KYC KRI/KPI reports and help KYC teams meet their targets
Experience & skills
- Be a UAE National, as this is an Emiratised role
- Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Management, Banking or Finance
- Bring at least 5 years of experience at a reputable international bank
- Demonstrate at least 5 years within an onboarding, KYC or compliance function
- Understand Financial Institutions KYC requirements and AML/KYC regulations and industry guidelines
- Know client structures and hierarchies, including Funds, Brokers, Loan Agencies and Correspondent Banks
- Show experience operating in a global regulatory environment
- Prioritise and manage conflicting demands with a proactive, business-oriented approach
- Possess a certification in Compliance, KYC/AML/CFT, Financial Crime or Risk Management (preferred)