About the Job

A unique opportunity has arisen to join Lean in the Legal and Compliance team as a KYC Analyst to play a crucial role in ensuring Lean’s compliance with its regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for onboarding new clients in the UAE by verifying customer identities, assessing risk levels, and performing due diligence checks to prevent fraud and financial crime.

Who are we

Lean enables companies to seamlessly connect to their users’ bank accounts to initiate real-time payments and retrieve their account information. Our products have garnered the trust of leading companies and enabled them to deliver powerful experiences when connected with a user’s bank account; allowing users to perform prudent financial planning, get better rates on loans, transfer money to friends, and more, without compromising on privacy or security.

Some of Lean’s clients include the likes of Binance, Etisalat Group, Careem, Sarwa, and many more, making it the region’s most valuable Open Finance platform. The company has now processed hundreds of millions of dollars, and its products are also connected with hundreds of thousands of accounts. Lean envisions a fully inclusive financial ecosystem that serves everyone, no matter where they bank or live in the MENA region.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client documentation, such as identification, proof of address, and business registrations, to ensure compliance with Lean’s 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.

• Stay up-to-date on regulatory changes and industry best practices related to KYC and AML compliance across the UAE.

• Maintain accurate and organized records of client information and due diligence documentation.

• Regularly update Lean’s Head of Compliance and SEO on all KYC / onboarding related matters.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven interest in compliance and AML and/or work experience as a KYC Analyst in a similar role within a financially regulated company.

• Knowledge of KYC and AML regulations and procedures in the UAE.

• 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.

• Must be independent and a self-starter, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently to tight deadlines.

• 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.

• A start-up mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fintech startup.

• Professional certifications in AML or KYC compliance (e.g., ACAMS, ICA Certificate in KYC/AML).

• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for KYC analysis.

NB. While we think the above experience could be important, we’re keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable experience to bring to the role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply!!

Why Join us?

Lean is the first regulated open banking and open finance company operating across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Since 2019 we've been on a mission to become the pre-eminent A2A payments company in the Middle East - enabling our clients to seamlessly connect to their users’ bank accounts to initiate real-time payments and retrieve account information. Our products have garnered the trust of some of the leading companies in the region, including the likes of Etisalat Group, Careem, Binance, Tabby, Tamara, Tawuniya, and more.

To date, Lean has processed billions of dollars, and our products have connected with hundreds of thousands of accounts across the region. We've recently announced our $67.5 million Series B funding round led by General Catalyst, following earlier investment from Sequoia Capital. This funding marks a major milestone for Lean and the financial ecosystem across the MENA region. At Lean, we’re committed to driving the next generation of financial innovation by making financial data and payments more accessible and transparent for businesses and consumers alike.

To that end, we're always on the lookout for talented, driven, and entrepreneurial candidates to join us in our mission of enabling the next generation of financial innovation. If you're motivated by solving hard problems and leaving a lasting legacy while you're at it, Lean's where you need to be.

Not only do we offer competitive salaries, private healthcare, and flexible office hours, but we also insist that every member of the team hold a meaningful equity stake in the business to ensure long-term alignment. We'd love you to join us for this journey!

Lean is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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