Job Title: Senior Compliance Officer - Sanctions (12 Month Contract)
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
