Compliance Officer Sanctions Screening

Capitex; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Sanctions Screening Analyst. The role involves reviewing screening alerts, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in sanctions screening within UAE banks, strong analytical abilities, and familiarity with sanctions screening systems. This position is crucial for maintaining compliance and managing risks effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ sanctions screening experience within UAE banks.
• Experience using sanctions screening systems.
• Ability to review and document findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Review sanctions screening alerts and conduct timely investigations.
• Perform name matching and false positive analysis.
• Document decisions and escalate risks to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Knowledge of global sanctions regimes

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