AML / KYC Associate

Client: Confidential Reputable Bank / Regulated Financial InstitutionEmployment Type: Full-timeExperience: 0–4 yearsRecruitment Partner: Line TwoAbout the RoleLine Two is supporting a confidential reputable bank / regulated financial institution in Dubai to hire an AML / KYC Associate. This role will support day-to-day financial crime and compliance operations across KYC/CDD, customer onboarding, screening, transaction monitoring support, documentation quality, and escalation workflows.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport AML and KYC/CDD activities for new and existing customers.Review customer documentation, profiles, risk ratings, ownership structures, and supporting information.Conduct or support sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening checks and document outcomes clearly.Assist with transaction monitoring alerts by reviewing customer activity, identifying red flags, and preparing case notes.Identify documentation gaps, inconsistencies, unusual activity, and cases requiring escalation.Support periodic reviews, customer file refresh, remediation, and QA/QC activities where required.Maintain accurate trackers, case notes, evidence files, and audit-ready documentation.Coordinate with Compliance, Operations, Risk, Onboarding, and Business teams to close pending items within SLAs.Assist with reporting/MI on case volumes, pending actions, escalations, documentation gaps, and recurring issues.Contribute to improving SOPs, checklists, templates, and AML/KYC workflows.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Law, Risk, Economics, or a related field.0–4 years experience in AML, KYC/CDD, onboarding, screening, transaction monitoring, compliance operations, banking operations, fintech operations, or financial crime operations.Basic understanding of AML/KYC concepts, customer due diligence, sanctions screening, red flags, and the risk-based approach.Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with customer files, case notes, and trackers.Strong Excel skills and comfort working with operational data and reports.Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.Preferred / Nice to HaveExperience in banking, fintech, payments, insurance, wealth management, crypto, or regulated financial services.Exposure to CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, periodic reviews, remediation, or QA/QC.Experience with tools such as World-Check/Refinitiv, Dow Jones, ComplyAdvantage, LexisNexis, Actimize, Oracle FCCM, SAS AML, or similar.Certifications or progress toward: CAMS / ICA / CFE or similar.How to ApplyApply via LinkedIn with your updated CV. Please include your notice period, current location, and UAE work authorization/visa status if applicable.Data note: Please avoid including unnecessary sensitive personal information in your CV.Equal OpportunityWe welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, potential, and role requirements.Follow Line Two for weekly roles across AML, KYC, compliance, risk, internal audit, financial crime, and governance across the GCC.