Compliance Administrator Middle East

This role forms a critical part of the regional support team at Savills in the Middle East and is responsible for the assisting the Residential Real Estate Sales Team with administrative duties pertaining to regulatory compliance with a strong focus on anti-money laundering legislation.

Savills is a globally recognised real estate brand and offers the opportunity for growth and development. We are looking for a motivated and professional individual with an interest in benefiting from the support and experience the brand can offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with performing Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes for new and existing clients.
• Accurately capture and maintain client information in CRM systems.
• Ensure proper record retention in line with UAE regulatory requirements.
• Submit KYC/CDD client information to the Compliance department for approval.
• Prepare and review Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) evidence for high risk clients and submit to Compliance for approval.
• Perform sanctions screening via online screening tool and accurately accept/reject screening hits.
• Liaise between the Compliance department and real estate agents to obtain outstanding KYC/CDD/EDD information and documents.
• Provide administrative support to the Compliance team for the purpose of internal and external audits and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Maintain awareness of local regulations and standards and any updates thereof.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in compliance, preferably within the real estate or residential agency industry.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
• Certification in compliance-related disciplines (e.g., CRCM, CAMS) is a plus.
• Experience using sanction screening system tools is a plus.