Senior Associate - Client Due Diligence

Summary and Overview

• Senior Associate - Client Due Diligence

• Dubai

• Permanent

• Full Time

• Competitive Salary & Benefits

We are looking a detail oriented and experienced Senior Associate – Client Due Diligence (CDD) to join our team.

In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring all client onboarding, periodic reviews and ongoing due diligence activities are carried out in line with internal policies, regulatory requirements and industry best practice. Working closely with Client teams and Compliance, you will conduct and review complex KYC/CDD processes, helping to safeguard the business against financial crime while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

You will also act as a key member of the first line of defence, supporting a strong culture of compliance, data integrity and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Client Onboarding & Growth

• Support onboarding of new clients and maintenance of existing client files

• Conduct KYC and CDD checks, including sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening

• Assist client teams in navigating onboarding requirements efficiently

• Review and validate due diligence documentation prepared by junior team members

• Liaise with clients, intermediaries and internal stakeholders to gather required information

• Contribute to improving onboarding processes, documentation standards and data quality

• Support timely onboarding while maintaining robust risk management practices

Collaboration & Culture

• Work closely with Client teams, Compliance, and Risk functions to ensure consistent onboarding processes

• Promote awareness of compliance obligations and due diligence requirements

• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to junior team members

• Maintain professionalism, integrity and discretion when handling confidential information

• Contribute to a collaborative, accountable and compliance focused team culture

• Act as a role model for adherence to internal policies and standards

Execution & Risk Management

• Perform detailed onboarding and periodic CDD reviews in line with regulatory requirements

• Assess client risk profiles and identify potential financial crime risks

• Conduct enhanced due diligence for higher risk clients or structures

• Maintain accurate, audit ready client records across internal systems

• Monitor onboarding pipelines and review schedules to ensure timely completion

• Escalate complex cases or risks to Compliance or senior management

• Prepare client acceptance documentation for internal approval processes

• Support system improvements and operational enhancements within the CDD function

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience in client onboarding, KYC or CDD within financial or professional services

• Good understanding of AML/CFT regulations and due diligence requirements

• Experience performing and reviewing onboarding and periodic CDD processes

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with compliance systems

Desirable

• Experience in governance, compliance, or risk management processes

• Knowledge of fiduciary, corporate, or financial services environments

• Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks

• Experience using screening tools (e.g. RiskScreen or similar)

• Relevant qualification or working towards one (e.g. ICA, ACAMS)

Equiom Group – Let’s Achieve More, Together

For over 45 years, we’ve been helping high net worth individuals and international businesses bring their ambitions to life. Equiom is a global professional services provider, supporting private clients, and corporate clients as they navigate the ever changing business landscape.

We’re passionate about what we do and genuinely care about our clients. That’s why we go beyond the expected, offering exceptional, tailored end to end services to protect wealth and support business success. Our approach is personal, proactive and built on strong, lasting relationships.

As a growing business, we’re always evolving, embracing change, investing in our future, and staying ahead of the curve. It’s an exciting time to join us, and we’re looking for brilliant, motivated people who want to grow with us.

Thinking of applying?

If this sounds like a role you might enjoy, we’d love to hear from you. Maybe you don’t meet every requirement but feel you’ve got a lot to offer? That’s okay, reach out for a confidential chat and we’ll talk it through together.

Everyone’s welcome at Equiom

We’re proud to be a global business that champions diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Whether your qualifications are local or international, what matters most to us is your potential. Every application is considered on its own merit, in line with local employment and equality laws.