Job Title: CDD Analyst (Corporate Accounts)


Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE


Contract Type: Contract / Fixed-Term




Overview

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.