Compliance Officer Sanctions Screening

Capitex; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A UAE financial institution is seeking a professional for a sanctions screening role in Sharjah. This position involves reviewing alerts, conducting risk-based investigations, and documenting findings. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in sanctions screening within UAE banks and strong analytical skills. Knowledge of global sanctions regimes and proficiency in relevant systems are essential. The role emphasizes compliance with regulatory requirements and requires timely case management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ sanctions screening experience within UAE banks.
• Knowledge of global sanctions regimes required.
• Experience using sanctions screening systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review sanctions screening alerts and conduct investigations.
• Document decisions and evidence in accordance with procedures.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory timelines.

Skills

Sanctions screening experience

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Tools

Sanctions screening systems

Job description

Review sanctions screening alerts and conduct timely, risk-based investigations to determine potential matches

Perform name matching, fuzzy logic review, and false positive analysis using available customer and transaction data

Gather and verify supporting information (e.g., identifiers, date of birth, address, nationality, ownership/control details) to substantiate outcomes

Document decisions, rationale, and evidence clearly in accordance with internal procedures and audit requirements

Escalate true matches, potential matches, and high-risk or time-sensitive cases promptly to the appropriate stakeholders

Maintain compliance with regulatory timelines and internal SLAs, ensuring accurate case management and status updates

• Minimum 3 years’ sanctions screening experience within UAE banks
• Knowledge of global sanctions regimes
• Experience using sanctions screening systems
• Strong analytical and documentation skills