Section Head – KYC

About the role

Bank of Jordan is looking for a Section Head – KYC to lead the bank’s KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes, with a focus on high‑risk customers and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the KYC section, ensuring effective execution of KYC, CDD and EDD activities for high‑risk customers.
• Review and approve KYC documentation, source of funds/wealth verification, and high‑risk account opening requests.
• Oversee sanctions screening, FATCA classification, correspondent banking due diligence and regulatory reporting to the Central Bank of Jordan.
• Conduct quality‑assurance reviews, support AML/CFT investigations and coordinate with branches, compliance and other internal functions.
• Maintain complete KYC records, monitor regulatory developments, recommend process enhancements and support internal and external audits.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Law or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of banking experience, at least 4 years in KYC/AML/CFT or financial‑crime compliance.
• Strong knowledge of KYC, CDD, EDD, customer risk assessment, source of funds/wealth, sanctions screening and FATCA requirements.
• Experience handling high‑risk customer relationships and strong analytical, investigative and risk‑assessment capabilities.
• Excellent written and spoken Arabic and English, proven leadership and people‑management skills.

Required skills

• KYC, Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence processes
• AML/CFT regulatory compliance
• Sanctions screening and FATCA classification
• Correspondent banking due diligence
• Risk assessment and regulatory reporting