Compliance Administrator
Join Savills, a worldwide real estate leader with 700 offices and over 40,000 employees. Savills offers unrivalled depth and breadth of experience within the Middle East and across the globe.
The Role
The role of compliance administrator forms a critical part of the regional support team at Savills Middle East, and is responsible for assisting the residential real estate sales team. The role will include administrative duties pertaining to regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on anti-money laundering legislation.
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.
· 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.
In addition to the tasks described above, the job holder may be required to carry out other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.
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.
- Department
- Office Support
- Locations
- Dubai, UAE
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job Grade
- Staff

About Savills Middle East
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Compliance Administrator
Join Savills, a worldwide real estate leader with 700 offices and over 40,000 employees. Savills offers unrivalled depth and breadth of experience within the Middle East and across the globe.
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