Job title: Compliance Analyst – High Risk Account Review Dubai
Company: DiceTek UAE
Job description: Compliance Analyst – High Risk Account Review DubaiDicetek is hiring a Compliance Analyst for a key client in the retail banking sector in Dubai. This role involves reviewing and approving high and special risk account requests, performing enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ensuring compliance with AML, CTF, and sanctions regulations. The ideal candidate will have a background in retail banking compliance operations, customer screening, and regulatory due diligence processes.Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Banking & Financial Services
Function: Compliance Operations – AML, CDD, EDD
Salary: 10000-13000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: United Arab Emirates
Job Type: Full-timeKey Responsibilities
- Review and approve new and existing individual and corporate accounts from AML, CTF, and sanctions perspectives
- Conduct customer screening using tools like SafeWatch, Fircosoft, and perform checks via Online Watch List Check (OWC)
- Initiate approvals and clearances from Group Compliance for OWC results
- Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on investment accounts and nationality change requests
- Support EDD on retention cases and politically exposed persons (PEPs), both domestic and foreign
- Carry out trigger-based reviews, respond to Central Bank queries, and ensure compliance documentation is updated
- Collaborate with business units (PRB, BUB, PSB) for high-risk account onboarding and reviews
- Maintain Service Level Agreements and monitor TAT adherence for HRA team activities
- Prepare agenda and action items for governance, audit, and compliance review meetings
- Support compliance initiatives, regulatory data clean-up, and ongoing risk mitigation efforts
Job RequirementsEducation
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Certifications in Compliance, AML, or Sanctions Screening are preferred
Experience
- 5+ years in compliance operations, preferably within retail or investment banking
- Strong experience in CDD, EDD, and PEP screening
Skills
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for AML/CTF and sanctions
- Hands-on experience with screening tools like SafeWatch, Fircosoft, and OWC
- Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills
- Familiarity with onboarding procedures and customer lifecycle management
- Good communication and stakeholder coordination abilities
Benefits
- Competitive tax-free salary package
- Opportunity to work within a high-compliance financial institution
- Career growth in regulatory and risk management domains
- Other benefits as per UAE labor law
About the companyDicetek is a global technology and compliance services firm trusted by banks and financial institutions across the UAE and Asia. We deliver specialized talent and regulatory expertise in areas like digital banking, AML compliance, and enterprise risk, helping clients meet evolving regulatory demands.Are you hiring compliance analysts or risk specialists? Post your job openings for free on CareersInGulf.com and reach skilled professionals in financial compliance across the Gulf.Job Title Compliance Analyst – High Risk Account Review Dubai
Job Description Compliance Analyst – High Risk Account Review DubaiDicetek is hiring a Compliance Analyst for a key client in the retail banking sector in Dubai. This role involves reviewing and approving high and special risk account requests, performing enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ensuring compliance with AML, CTF, and sanctions regulations. The ideal candidate will have a background in retail banking compliance operations, customer screening, and regulatory due diligence processes.Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Banking & Financial Services
Function: Compliance Operations – AML, CDD, EDD
Salary: 10000-13000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: United Arab Emirates
Job Type: Full-timeKey Responsibilities
- Review and approve new and existing individual and corporate accounts from AML, CTF, and sanctions perspectives
- Conduct customer screening using tools like SafeWatch, Fircosoft, and perform checks via Online Watch List Check (OWC)
- Initiate approvals and clearances from Group Compliance for OWC results
- Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on investment accounts and nationality change requests
- Support EDD on retention cases and politically exposed persons (PEPs), both domestic and foreign
- Carry out trigger-based reviews, respond to Central Bank queries, and ensure compliance documentation is updated
- Collaborate with business units (PRB, BUB, PSB) for high-risk account onboarding and reviews
- Maintain Service Level Agreements and monitor TAT adherence for HRA team activities
- Prepare agenda and action items for governance, audit, and compliance review meetings
- Support compliance initiatives, regulatory data clean-up, and ongoing risk mitigation efforts
Job RequirementsEducation
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Certifications in Compliance, AML, or Sanctions Screening are preferred
Experience
- 5+ years in compliance operations, preferably within retail or investment banking
- Strong experience in CDD, EDD, and PEP screening
Skills
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for AML/CTF and sanctions
- Hands-on experience with screening tools like SafeWatch, Fircosoft, and OWC
- Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills
- Familiarity with onboarding procedures and customer lifecycle management
- Good communication and stakeholder coordination abilities
Benefits
- Competitive tax-free salary package
- Opportunity to work within a high-compliance financial institution
- Career growth in regulatory and risk management domains
- Other benefits as per UAE labor law
About the companyDicetek is a global technology and compliance services firm trusted by banks and financial institutions across the UAE and Asia. We deliver specialized talent and regulatory expertise in areas like digital banking, AML compliance, and enterprise risk, helping clients meet evolving regulatory demands.Are you hiring compliance analysts or risk specialists? Post your job openings for free on CareersInGulf.com and reach skilled professionals in financial compliance across the Gulf.
Post DetailsJob Start Date
Salary from 10000.00
Salary to 13000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location –Location City DubaiDesired Candidate’s Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location
Expected salary: 10000 – 13000 per month
Location: Dubai
Job date: Thu, 15 May 2025 22:46:30 GMT
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