Associate Sanction Analyst

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; Al Ain; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) seeks an Associate Sanction Analyst (UAE Nationals ONLY) in Al Ain to review sanctions-related payments and name screening, investigating alerts, and documenting decisions. You will coordinate with the sanctions team to ensure timely and compliant outcomes.

Proficiency in English is required; Arabic is a plus. The role focuses on monitoring violations, updating screens, and contributing to sanctions reporting and process improvements within a robust compliance

Qualifications

• Good understanding of UN, EU, UK and US sanctions regulations.
• Experience reviewing Payments, Trade transactions and Name screening.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Independent and team player.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in English; Arabic reading/communication is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate potential sanctions alerts as Level 1/Level 2 reviewer in line with sanctions policies and procedures.
• Decide to clear or block transactions based on investigations.
• Decide to close Name screening alert as false or true match after investigations.
• Ensure review and disposition are adequately documented.
• Operate within agreed SLAs and maintain high quality standards.
• Prepare and submit process related reports.
• Stay updated with sanctions regulations and guidelines.
• Review RFIs and decide on further investigation in line with policies.
• Perform investigations and analysis on queries from banks and regulators; document files.
• Collaborate with Sanctions manager and Senior officers for timely reporting of true matches or breaches.
• Escalate significant sanctions matters to Sanction Management.
• Support training on sanctions and related activities.

Skills

Sanctions regulations knowledge

Payments & name screening

Report writing

Multitasking

Communication skills

MS Office

English fluency

Arabic language (advantage)

Tools

Compliance screening systems

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.