AML Compliance & Audit Specialist (3 Months Renewable)

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking an experienced AML Internal Audit Specialist to support the Internal Audit function of a leading fintech organization in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on evaluating AML, CTF, sanctions, KYC, and financial crime controls.

You will plan and execute audits, assess control effectiveness, review UAE regulations, prepare reports, and drive remediation with stakeholders. A senior professional with 8-15+ years of relevant experience is expected, with Big 4 exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certifications preferred: CIA, CAMS, CFE, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
• 8-10 years of Internal Audit experience with significant exposure to AML and Financial Crime Compliance.
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF regulations, sanctions compliance, and financial crime risk management.
• Experience within fintech, digital payments, banking, or regulated financial institutions.
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of data analytics and audit tools is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute AML and Financial Crime audits across business units.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of AML, KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring controls.
• Review compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations and applicable AML laws.
• Evaluate suspicious transaction reporting (STR/SAR) processes and escalation mechanisms.
• Identify control gaps, compliance risks, and process weaknesses.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend practical remediation measures.
• Prepare audit reports with clear findings, risk ratings, and recommendations.
• Follow up on audit observations and validate closure of corrective actions.
• Engage with stakeholders to strengthen governance and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Support special investigations and regulatory reviews where required.

Skills

AML

Financial crime compliance

Audit reporting

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Professional certifications (CIA/ACCA/CPA/CFE)

Job description

Job description

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced AML Internal Audit Specialist to support the Internal Audit function of a leading fintech organization. The role will focus on evaluating the effectiveness of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), sanctions screening, KYC, and financial crime compliance controls in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute AML and Financial Crime audits across business units.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of AML, KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring controls.
• Review compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations and applicable AML laws.
• Evaluate suspicious transaction reporting (STR/SAR) processes and escalation mechanisms.
• Identify control gaps, compliance risks, and process weaknesses.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend practical remediation measures.
• Prepare audit reports with clear findings, risk ratings, and recommendations.
• Follow up on audit observations and validate closure of corrective actions.
• Engage with stakeholders to strengthen governance and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Support special investigations and regulatory reviews where required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certifications preferred: CIA, CAMS, CFE, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
• 8-10 years of Internal Audit experience with significant exposure to AML and Financial Crime Compliance.
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF regulations, sanctions compliance, and financial crime risk management.
• Experience within fintech, digital payments, banking, or regulated financial institutions.
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of data analytics and audit tools is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as CIA, ACCA, CA, CPA, CFE, CRBA, or equivalent.
• 8-15+ years of Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Compliance, Governance, or Internal Controls experience.
• Prior experience within a Big 4 firm (EY, Deloitte, PwC, or KPMG) is highly preferred.
• Experience within large organizations, industrial operations, utilities, environmental services, infrastructure, manufacturing, or diversified groups is desirable