AML/KYC Investigator - 12-Month Contract (Sharjah)

Capitex; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Sharjah is seeking an experienced AML Compliance Analyst to support its Financial Crime Compliance framework. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of experience in AML and KYC. The role involves performing customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and submitting Suspicious Activity Reports. A competitive remuneration package is offered, and fluency in English is required.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration, commensurate with experience

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in AML, KYC, or Financial Crime Compliance within a bank or regulated financial institution.
• Solid understanding of UAE Central Bank AML regulations and international standards (FATF, OFAC, EU directives).
• Professional certification such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) for new and existing clients.
• Perform daily and periodic transaction monitoring, identifying and investigating unusual or suspicious activities.
• Prepare and support the submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the UAE Central Bank.

Skills

AML

KYC

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, or a related field

Tools

AML/CTF monitoring systems (e.g., Actimize, SAS, Mantas)

Job description

A leading financial institution in Sharjah is seeking an experienced AML Compliance Analyst to support its Financial Crime Compliance framework. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of experience in AML and KYC. The role involves performing customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and submitting Suspicious Activity Reports. A competitive remuneration package is offered, and fluency in English is required.