Financial Crime Control Tester - Sharjah
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Location
- Sharjah, Sharjah, AE
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Apply by
- April 14, 2027
About this role
Title: Financial Crime Control Tester - QA
Location:Banking client (onsite/hybrid as per client’s arrangement)
Start Date:Immediate / ASAP
About the Role
Our client, a leading bank, is seeking an experienced professional to support theirFinancial Crime Compliance Risk Assessment (FCRA). This role will sit within thesecond line of defencecompliance function, focusing oncontrol testing and assuranceacross key financial crime areas.
The successful candidate will conductdesign and effectiveness testingof financial crime controls to ensure regulatory compliance and support the bank’s annual risk assessment obligations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform testing on 8–9 core financial crime controls, including:
- AML governance
- Training & awareness
- Policies & procedures
- Transaction monitoring
- Sanctions screening
- Other FCC programme controls
- Assess both thedesign(policies, procedures, governance frameworks, reporting lines, system implementations) andoperational effectiveness(sample testing, alert investigation, quality control) of controls.
- Document findings, evaluate residual risks, and support reporting requirements as part of the annual FCRA process.
- Collaborate with the compliance team to provide independent assurance to senior management.
- Ensure timely delivery of the testing programme within the agreed project duration.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge ofFinancial Crime Compliance(AML, Sanctions, Transaction Monitoring, KYC, Governance, Training, etc.).
- Experience incontrol testing, QA, or compliance monitoringwithin asecond line of defencefunction.
- Background inbanking or financial services.
- Ability to independently assess policies, procedures, and operational processes.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Available to start immediately and commit to a2-month assignment.
Nice to Have
- Previous experience withannual Financial Crime Risk Assessments.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the Middle East or EU markets.