Associate Sanction Analyst

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) is seeking an Associate Sanction Analyst (UAE Nationals ONLY) to conduct sanctions screening and payments reviews in Al Ain. You will investigate alerts, decide on clearance or blocking actions, and maintain meticulous documentation of all decisions.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and adherence to regulatory standards. Responsibilities include preparing reports, staying updated on sanctions regulations, and supporting the sanctions

Qualifications

• Good understanding of UN, EU, UK and US (OFAC) / Export Controls Sanctions regulations.
• Good knowledge and experience reviewing of Payments, Trade transactions and Name screening.
• Proficient in writing with Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Report Writing Skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to work on MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Fluent in English (Arabic language reading/writing is an added advantage)

Responsibilities

• Investigate potential sanctions alerts as Level 1/Level 2 reviewer.
• Decide to clear or block transactions based on investigations.
• Resolve name screening alerts as true or false matches.
• Document review and disposition clearly and thoroughly.
• Meet SLAs and maintain high quality standards.
• Prepare and submit process-related reports.
• Stay updated with sanctions regulations and guidelines.
• Respond to RFIs and determine next steps after investigation.
• Investigate with banks and regulators as needed and maintain files.
• Collaborate with the Sanctions team to ensure timely reporting of matches or breaches.
• Assist and support training on sanctions and related activities.

Skills

Sanctions regulations

Payments screening

Name screening

Report writing

Communication skills

MS Office

English proficiency

Arabic (advantage)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

Role : Associate Sanction Analyst (UAE Nationals ONLY)
Location : Al Ain

ROLE PURPOSE:

Sanctions Payments and Name screening reviewer is responsible for conducting thorough reviews of sanctions related Payments and name screening activities to ensure compliance with international and local sanctions standards. This role involves analyzing transactional data for any potential sanction’s activities and investigation sanctions hits.

Develop and deliver sanctions screening reports and process related matters to the Head of Sanctions through the Senior Officers / Team Managers

Key Accountabilities of the role

• Investigate potential sanctions alerts as Level 1/Level 2 reviewer in line with Sanctions policies and Procedures.
• Make decisionson whether to clear or block transactions based on investigations.
• Make decisionson whether to close the Name screening alert as false or true match based on investigations.
• Ensure review and disposition are adequately documented.
• Operate within agree SLA’s and maintain highest quality standards.
• Prepareand submit process related reports.
• Stay updatedwith changes in sanctions regulations and guidelines.
• Review the response to RFIs received and take decision based on further investigation in line with policies and procedures.
• Perform investigations and analysis based on correspondent bank and regulatory inquiries as and when required. Thoroughly document and maintain related investigation files.
• Work closely with Sanctions manager and Senior officers to ensure timely reporting of true matches or breaches.
• Ensure escalation of significant Sanctions related matters to the Sanction Management.
• Participate and support Senior Sanctions Officer, Managers and Head of Sanctions in the delivery of training on Sanctions and other activities to enhance the effectiveness of Sanctions Compliance Program.

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:

• Good understanding of UN, EU, UK and US (OFAC) / Export Controls Sanctions regulations.
• Good knowledge and experience reviewing of Payments, Trade transactions and Name screening.
• Proficient in writing with Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Report Writing Skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to work on MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Fluent in English (Ability to read and communicate in Arabic Language will be an added advantage)

Additional Skills

Experience in using Compliance screening systems.

Requirements: