Senior Compliance Officer - Sanctions Screening
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Occupation
- Banking & Financial Services
- Location
- Sharjah, Sharjah, AE
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Apply by
- April 14, 2027
About this role
The Senior Compliance Officer – Sanctions Screening will oversee sanctions alert reviews and ensure compliance with international and UAE sanctions regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and approve complex sanctions screening alerts
- Perform quality checks on sanctions investigations
- Support sanctions policy implementation and adherence
- Advise on sanctions risks related to customers and transactions
- Assist with system tuning and scenario optimisation
- Act as escalation point for high-risk sanctions matters
Requirements
- Minimum5 years’ proven Sanctions Screening experienceinUAE banks
- Experience handling UN, OFAC, EU, and UAE sanctions
- Previous senior or supervisory responsibilities
- Strong regulatory knowledge and independent working capability