Graduate Data Analyst - Arabic

Our client is a well-established international banking institution with a respected London presence. Operating within a fully regulated UK framework, the bank delivers corporate, retail, and private banking services to an international client base, with strong connectivity to Middle Eastern markets. The London office forms a key part of the wider group’s international platform, maintaining high standards across governance, financial crime prevention, and operational risk management. The culture is professional, delivery-focused, and aligned to the expectations of a regulated banking environment. This is a three to six-month temporary assignment based in the bank’s Mayfair offices. The role must be performed fully on-site, five days per week.

The position requires a detail-oriented recent graduate who can contribute immediately within a structured banking team, supporting data governance and financial crime-related processes.

Core Responsibilities

• Operate as a dedicated member of the banking team, supporting daily operational and regulatory data requirements.
• Manage and review KYC, CDD, and client risk assessment data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and internal policy alignment.
• Work closely with the Head of Compliance and Financial Crime to support ongoing regulatory controls and remediation tasks.
• Handle sensitive customer information in accordance with GDPR and internal data protection standards.
• Maintain structured documentation standards across client files and compliance records.
• Support financial crime prevention initiatives through accurate data capture and escalation where appropriate.

Candidate Requirements (Mandatory)

• Recent Graduate from a UK University (degree essential) (2024 / 2025)
• Khaliji Arabic speaker (make sure this is visible on your CV please)
• Excellent English communication skills for internal stakeholder engagement.
• Right to work in the UK in a temporary capacity — no sponsorship required
• Must be able to work 40 hours or more per week under their current visa without restriction.
• Available to start near-immediately.
• Able to commit fully to the three-month contract with little or no pre-booked holiday.
• Willing to work on-site five days per week in Mayfair.
• You will have good Excel and data handling proficiency (please make sure clear on CV)

This assignment provides hands-on exposure to compliance, financial crime, and data governance functions within a reputable international banking environment. It would suit a graduate seeking structured experience within a high-accountability, regulated setting while contributing meaningfully to an established London platform. You may be asked by the bank to stay for additional opportunities/roles for a longer term career opportunities with them.