Overview
KYC Specialist Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Andersen in the United Arab Emirates
Title: KYC Specialist
Company: Andersen in the United Arab Emirates
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out full KYC verification for every new client inquiry, following the SOP step by step.
- Review client-submitted e-questionnaire responses and supporting documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Verify company details, ownership structure, and Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs).
- Run sanctions, Politically Exposed Person (PEP), and adverse media screening checks.
- Flag incomplete, unclear, or high-risk files and escalate them for internal review as per the SOP.
- Keep the shared client folder and Opportunities/Partnership tracker updated with verification status.
- Complete verification within SOP timelines so proposal drafting and pricing are not delayed.
- Coordinate with the pricing and proposal team to confirm KYC sign-off before submission.
- Maintain organized, audit-ready records for every client file.
- Suggest improvements to the SOP where recurring issues or gaps are identified.
Documents to Verify:
Company Documents
- Trade license / company registration certificate
- Certificate of incorporation (if applicable)
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) / Articles of Association
- Shareholder certificate / ownership structure chart
- Chamber of Commerce certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of company address (utility bill, tenancy contract, etc.)
Individual Documents (Owners, Shareholders, Signatories)
- Passport copy
- Emirates ID (for UAE residents)
- Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement, etc.)
- Visa page / residency proof (if applicable)
Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Documents
- UBO declaration form
- Passport and ID copies of each UBO
- Ownership percentage documentation
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in KYC, AML, or compliance work, ideally within tax, accounting, or financial services.
- Good understanding of UAE AML regulations and UBO disclosure requirements.
- Comfortable following a strict, step-by-step process without skipping steps.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good written and spoken English; Arabic is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with screening tools such as World-Check.
- Experience working with shared trackers (Excel, SharePoint, or similar).
- Background in tax advisory or professional services onboarding.
