Manager – Trading
Job Description
Manager, Know Your Customer (KYC) – ADNOC Trading
About the Job
ADNOC Trading Limited (“AT”) is seeking an ambitious and motivated Manager, KYC to join its Treasury & Financing Division in Abu Dhabi.
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing international energy trading company and be part of its long-term success.
ADNOC Trading Limited
Incorporated in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, Abu Dhabi’s international financial centre, AT commenced commercial operations in December 2020 and currently trades crude oil, LNG, sulphur and emissions. It plans to expand the range of products its trades over time as well as extend its geographical expansion by opening offices overseas (Singapore and Geneva are to commence trading operations by end of 2024, Houston will be following in the near future.
Your Role
As Manager, KYC, you will design and implement policies and processes to ensure compliance with AML, ABC, CFT, and Sanctions regulations across ADNOC Trading’s global operations. You’ll lead due diligence, manage risk profiling, and provide expert guidance on complex compliance matters for commodities such as Crude Oil, LNG, Sulphur, Carbon Credits, and Chartering.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement KYC policies, procedures, and controls
- Manage day-to-day KYC processing and ensure adherence to standards
- Lead Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence for high-risk clients
- Provide guidance on complex KYC matters and act as escalation point
- Coordinate audits, investigations, and training programs
- Drive technology solutions for KYC compliance in collaboration with IT
What We’re Looking For
- Education: Bachelors in Banking, Finance, Compliance, Law, or related field (master’s preferred)
- Experience:
- 10+ years in compliance or control environment
- 10+ years in KYC function (commodities/energy trading preferred)
- 5+ years in commodity trading
- Knowledge: AML, ABC, CFT, Sanctions rules & regulations; advanced screening techniques and tools
