AML/KYC Legal Officer
1001-5000 employees
0 Applicants · 26 Views
· Posted 32 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 
Compensation:
د.إ18,000 - د.إ28,000/year
Position:
Mid
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Corporate Compliance
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
Jun 18, 2026
Job Description
AML/KYC Legal Officer — First Abu Dhabi Bank
FAB is hiring an AML/KYC Legal Officer to strengthen our anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing compliance programme. Based at Al Maryah Island, you will support the bank's regulatory obligations under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 20/2018 on Anti-Money Laundering.
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Key Responsibilities
- Review and assess customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) files for high-risk clients
- Analyse suspicious transaction reports (STRs) and file reports with the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
- Advise on sanctions compliance (OFAC, EU, UN Security Council) for international banking transactions
- Conduct AML/CFT risk assessments for new products, services, and correspondent banking relationships
- Deliver AML/CFT training to business units and relationship managers
- Support regulatory examinations by the UAE Central Bank and ADGM FSRA
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in AML/KYC compliance or financial crime law
- Professional certification (CAMS, ICA Diploma in AML) required
- Knowledge of UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 20/2018 and Central Bank AML/CFT guidelines
- Experience with sanctions screening tools (World-Check, Fircosoft, Actimize)
- Law degree or compliance-related qualification
- Fluent English; Arabic proficiency advantageous
Compensation
د.إ18,000 - د.إ28,000/year
Practice Area
Position
Mid
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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