Senior Compliance Officer

Description:

We are hiring a Senior Compliance Officer on a 12-month contract to focus on sanctions screening and financial crime compliance at a leading UAE bank. You will work closely with Transaction Monitoring, KYC/AML, and Client Acceptance teams to manage risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

What You’ll Do:

• Review sanctions alerts and investigate potential hits
• Escalate issues and prepare clear reports for management and regulators
• Collaborate with teams to strengthen compliance coverage
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and internal compliance projects
• Help enhance sanctions screening processes

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in sanctions screening or financial crime compliance in UAE banks/financial institutions
• Solid understanding of UAE sanctions, AML, and KYC regulations
• Familiarity with screening systems (Actimize, FICO, NICE, etc.) is a plus
• CAMS or ICA certifications preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail