Enhanced Due Diligence Manager

7 days ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Aventus Full time 120,000 - 180,000 per year

Title:
Enhanced Due Diligence Manager – High Risk Reviews

Location:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About the Client

Our client, a well established bank in Dubai, is seeking an experienced Enhanced Due Diligence Manager to lead EDD reviews for high-risk customers, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and international best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the EDD process for high-risk onboarding, periodic, and event-driven reviews across Corporate, SME, and Retail segments.
  • Identify and assess UAE-specific red flags and typologies within high-risk sectors such as gold and precious metals, MSBs, crypto assets, real estate, offshore/free-zone entities, and trading firms.
  • Lead thematic reviews as part of the Customer Threat Mitigation workstream to identify and quantify areas of risk and recommend mitigation measures.
  • Conduct comprehensive source of wealth and source of funds analysis, UBO mapping, adverse media screening, and site visits as required.
  • Prepare and present risk assessment summaries to senior management and relevant governance committees.
  • Collaborate closely with Relationship Managers, Sanctions, and FCC Advisory to ensure accurate and timely completion of reviews.
  • Document all findings and recommendations within internal systems.
  • Oversee the work of EDD support units and provide ongoing mentorship and training to enhance case quality.
  • Stay updated on AML/CFT regulations from CBUAE, DFSA, ADGM policies.
  • Support periodic audits and regulatory inspections to ensure zero high-severity findings.

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years' experience in AML, Financial Crime Compliance, or related roles, including at least 3 years in a leadership position focused on EDD or high-risk reviews.
  • Strong knowledge of UAE AML landscape, including local red flags, typologies, and enforcement trends.
  • Direct experience with CBUAE inspections, goAML reporting, and FCC governance processes.
  • Excellent analytical and report-writing skills with the ability to draft detailed EDD narratives and risk summaries.
  • Experience with EDD tools such as Fenergo, World-Check, Dow Jones, or equivalents.
  • Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent are preferred.
  • Arabic language skills are advantageous but not essential.

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