Hiring for KYC & Onboarding Officer – Dubai

Wealth Tellers Corporate Services L.L.C is looking for a skilled KYC & Onboarding Officer to join its Compliance Division. This role is ideal for professionals experienced in client onboarding, corporate KYC, documentation review, and regulatory due diligence within the UAE.

The KYC & Onboarding Officer will manage the complete onboarding lifecycle for corporate clients, SMEs, and commercial entities involved in company formation, corporate structuring, and bank account opening services. The position requires a strong understanding of compliance standards, regulatory frameworks, and documentation requirements within the UAE corporate services sector.

 Responsibilities

• Conduct full KYC checks, due diligence, and risk assessments for new and existing corporate clients.

• Review and verify client documents including corporate licenses, shareholder details, UBO structures, financial statements, and board resolutions.

• Manage onboarding workflows, ensuring timely collection of required documents and information.

• Perform CDD/EDD assessments and escalate high-risk cases in line with internal policies.

• Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with UAE regulatory guidelines, AML laws, and company service provider requirements.

• Liaise with banking partners for account opening procedures, clarifications, and follow-ups.

• Coordinate with internal teams—Compliance, Operations, and Relationship Management—to facilitate smooth onboarding.

• Monitor ongoing client activity and support periodic KYC reviews, remediation, and documentation updates.

• Prepare reports, maintain audit-ready files, and support compliance reviews and external audits.

• Stay updated on changes in UAE AML/CFT regulations, corporate service rules, and onboarding guidelines.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in KYC, onboarding, CDD/EDD, or compliance functions.

• Background in banking, corporate services, financial institutions, or regulated entities is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory requirements, AML laws, and compliance frameworks.

• Excellent skills in documentation review, risk assessment, and client verification.

• Strong communication and coordination abilities.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple onboarding cases simultaneously.