Compliance Assistant

؜ - ؜Dubai ؜ -

Job details

The Role
This role is responsible for checking new client onboarding for money
laundering, credit worthiness and other client verification and acceptance
procedures that the company operates. You will also assist the Operational
Compliance Manager and CSO with other compliance and regulatory issues as
required. • Opening new clients on the Company’s system. • Carrying out Know
Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) with the addition of risk
analysis relating to each client, ensuring all new clients are appropriately
vetted and checks carried out in line with the Company’s compliance
requirements. • Analyse client documentation, such as identification, proof of
address, and business registrations, to ensure compliance with regulatory
requirements. • Conduct client onboarding and acceptance, AML, and sanctions
investigations and analysis. • Conduct KYC reviews to verify UBOs and assess
risk profiles to support client onboarding. • Collaborate with cross-
functional teams to resolve KYC-related issues and ensure a smooth client
onboarding process. • Dealing with queries from finance, partners, fee earners
and other staff relating to money laundering checks. • Maintain accurate and
organized records of client information and due diligence documentation. •
Keeping accurate and up-to-date records of all contact with partners/fee
earners and ensure there is a full audit trail. • Assisting with updating the
KYC for long-standing clients of the Company. • Supporting the Operational
Compliance Manager and CSO on day-to-day tasks and projects (both new and
ongoing). • the relevant regulations. • Assisting with annual high-risk client
reviews. • Assisting with the firm’s annual internal audit. • Assisting the
CSO and the Operational Compliance Manager with the development of the
Company’s AML processes and procedures. Dealing with general internal and
external client queries • Administrative duties such as filing, ensuring that
all filing is accurate and up to date at all times. • Stay up to date on
regulatory changes and industry best practices related to KYC and AML
compliance across the UAE. • Train the staff on the AML/CFT Policy &
Procedures and provide them with updates as needed.


Requirements
Minimum qualifications • Proven interest in compliance and AML and KYC and/or
work experience in a similar role. • Strong analytical skills and attention to
detail. • Excellent written and spoken English required, proficiency in Arabic
a plus. • Integrity and professionalism; must be a team player. • Excellent
organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workloads, progress
multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines. • Adaptability to fast-paced
environments and evolving regulatory landscapes. Preferred qualifications •
Knowledge of KYC and AML/CFT and TFS regulations and procedures in the UAE. •
‎2+ years’ experience working within a real estate or financial company. •
Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for KYC analysis.


About the company
Chestertons is a global real estate services firm with more than ‎120 offices
in ‎20 countries, operating across the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific, Caribbean,
Middle East and North Africa. We provide expert advice on the purchase, sale
and leasing of all types of commercial and residential real estate, including
management of property portfolios, valuations and appraisals, as well as
capital market advice to help clients to develop viable strategic
opportunities from their real estate portfolios. Are you interested in
becoming a new member of the Chestertons Global Network? Join our Global
Network and use our brand and expertise to grow your business globally.

Job Summary

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  • Announcement date: 19/07/2023
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