KYC Onboarding and Remediation Specialist

Position Overview

The KYC Onboarding and Remediation Specialist - Dicetek located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates will act as a checker, reviewing and validating due diligence files to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal and regulatory standards. The role provides quality assurance by identifying gaps, escalating higher-risk cases, and approving files that meet compliance requirements, thereby safeguarding the bank from regulatory and reputational risks.

Industry: Banking / Finance
Function:
Compliance / Risk Management
Salary:  monthly (Market estimated)
Job Type: Full-time
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality:
Any

• Review onboarding and remediation files prepared by makers to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Validate customer identity, ownership structures, and supporting documents
• Ensure verified data is recorded accurately in the core banking system
• Identify errors and provide clear feedback for correction
• Approve files that meet internal and external compliance standards
• Escalate potential red flags in line with escalation procedures
• Collaborate with compliance teams, makers, and relationship managers to resolve gaps
• Support adherence to AML/CFT, sanctions, FATCA, CRS, and internal compliance frameworks
• Provide reports on trends, recurring issues, and quality metrics to management
• Contribute to improvements in review processes, training, and documentation

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in KYC, compliance, onboarding, or remediation with focus on quality review
• Strong understanding of international KYC standards, AML/CFT, sanctions, and PEP screening
• Ability to review and assess complex entities and enhanced due diligence cases
• Familiarity with FATCA and CRS requirements
• Experience with compliance tools such as World-Check, Refinitiv, or similar
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and risk assessment skills
• Effective communication skills for providing structured feedback and escalation

Dicetek offers the opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring client onboarding and remediation meet strict compliance standards. This role provides exposure to complex case reviews and the chance to work with leading financial institutions in Sharjah.

Dicetek LLC, with operations across the UAE, is a leading IT and consulting solutions provider serving clients in banking, finance, telecom, government, and corporate sectors. The company specializes in compliance, digital transformation, and enterprise solutions, helping organizations strengthen governance, risk, and operational resilience.