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KYC - AVP

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The KYC - AVP role focuses on client onboarding (COB) and exceptions in line with regulatory standards and jurisdictions. S/he provides regular communication to senior Bank stakeholders on changes in KYC, Anti Money Laundering (‘AML’) and Anti Financial Crime (‘AFC’) areas and ensures any changes required are implemented with minimum disruptions.

Your key responsibilities:

  • Acts as first point of contact/ Subject Matter Expert in relation to KYC for Investment Banking and Corporate Banking clients

  • Collect and corroborate KYC/AML related documentation wherever possible to perform required due diligence to meet Local Regulatory and DB policy requirements

  • Coordinates and actively manages KYC cases between various stakeholders (e.g. Business, AFC and offshore centers)

  • Drives completion of New Client Adoptions, Regular Reviews and Event Driven Reviews

  • Drives implementation of new or changed KYC requirements and policies and documents the same in the local Desk Top Procedures

  • Works as part of a team to achieve and optimize productivity and quality service level agreements with clients/business

  • Acts as a point of escalation for business and navigates the organization front to back to ensure timely response to escalations

  • Actively supports achievement of Bank’s/Division’s strategy, plans and values, and ensures they maintain a clear understanding and ongoing alignment of activities with the organization’s priorities

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Banking & Financial Services

Focus: Compliance

Industry: Banking

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Riyadh

Job Reference: CNB9BX-922BF9F6

Date posted: 4 August 2025

Consultant: Ella Diafante