AML/KYC Legal Officer

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.

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

• 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