Associate | Client Acceptance Team | Sharjah

About Deloitte

Our Purpose

• Deloitte makes an impact that matters.
• Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society.
• We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth.
• We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture.
• We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.
• Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:
• Lead the way
• Serve with integrity
• Take care of each other
• Foster inclusion
• Collaborate for measurable impact
• During your tenure as an Associate, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:
• Follow established KYC/AML processes for new and existing clients/vendors in line with relevant Deloitte Global and local policies, undertake due diligence and to raise any concerns to the quality risk representative/management.
• Perform AML risk assessment and analyze AML risks associated with the client and identify 'red flag' situations. Potential risks and operational issues should be identified and escalated as appropriate
• Comply with all relevant internal policies and procedures
• Assist with Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews including trigger events and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills and consistently communicate with teams regarding compliance-related functions and investigative responsibilities
• Engage with key stakeholders of the firm, including other Deloitte offices to build solid relationships, improve processes, share knowledge and develop a compliance culture
• Communicate compliance analysis and findings to management and staff, and to other members of the business.
• identify any client/engagement related risks and escalate any issues to the quality risk representative.
• Proactively manage the centralized KYC mailbox and respond to queries accurately, efficiently, and promptly.

Leadership Capabilities

• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Strong proficiency in basic PC applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) with a general understanding of data analysis techniques.
• Work experience is preferred in a similar role.
• Ability to think strategically and assist in the organization and management of a multi-disciplinary team; ability to sell additional services to clients.
• Ability to conduct extensive research.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in Arabic is a plus.