Manager - KYC & EDD
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About the Role
Zand seeks a Manager - KYC & EDD to oversee end-to-end KYC and Enhanced Due Diligence processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role requires leading a team, managing high-risk accounts, developing policies, and providing expert guidance on AML/CFT regulations.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate KYC and EDD functions for timely onboarding, periodic reviews, and event driven due diligence
- Act as subject matter expert on KYC/EDD regulations, providing guidance to business teams
- Manage and review complex or high risk accounts, leading investigations and risk assessments
- Develop, document, and update policies and procedures for KYC and EDD
- Liaise with external and internal stakeholders including regulators, auditors, and law enforcement
- Conduct training and awareness programs on financial crime prevention and regulatory changes
- Monitor KYC & EDD processes, identify gaps, and ensure robust escalation and reporting mechanisms
- Prepare and present regular reports and management information to senior management
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration, finance, law, or related field
- Minimum 7 10 years in financial crime compliance with substantial KYC and EDD experience
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or other recognized AML/KYC certifications strongly preferred
- In depth understanding of AML, CFT, and regulatory requirements including FATF and UAE Central Bank standards
- Strong analytical and investigative skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and report writing abilities
- Demonstrated experience in process optimization, policy development, and training delivery
- Proficiency with core banking systems and KYC/AML monitoring tools
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Job Purpose
- The Manager KYC & EDD oversees and manages end to end KYC and Enhanced Due Diligence processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- This role plays a critical part in protecting the organization against financial crime by establishing and maintaining robust customer due diligence frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the KYC and EDD functions to ensure timely and accurate onboarding, periodic reviews, and event driven client due diligence activities.
- Act as a subject matter expert on KYC/EDD regulations, providing expert guidance to business teams and ensuring adherence to local and international compliance standards.
- Manage and review complex or high risk accounts, leading investigations, risk assessments, and approvals for onboarding or maintenance.
- Develop, document, and update policies, procedures, and process improvements for KYC and EDD.
- Liaise with external and internal stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, and law enforcement agencies.
- Conduct training and awareness programs for staff on financial crime prevention and regulatory changes.
- Monitor KYC & EDD processes and controls, identifying potential gaps and ensuring robust escalation and reporting mechanisms.
- Prepare and present regular reports and management information to senior management regarding KYC and EDD performance.
- Champion a culture of compliance, risk awareness, and ethical conduct across the organization.
Key Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration, finance, law, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or other recognized AML/KYC certifications strongly preferred.
- Minimum 7 10 years in financial crime compliance with substantial hands on exposure to KYC and EDD functions.
- Prior experience in managing teams and complex stakeholder relationships is essential.
- In depth understanding of AML, CFT, and regulatory requirements, including local and international standards (FATF, UAE Central Bank, etc.).
- Strong analytical and investigative skills; ability to interpret data, detect trends, and assess risk.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and report writing abilities.
- Demonstrated experience in process optimization, policy development, and training delivery.
- High attention to detail, problem solving acumen, and sound judgment in decision making.
- Proficiency with core banking systems and KYC/AML monitoring tools.
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