Compliance Officer Transaction Monitoring

Capitex; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in the UAE is seeking a Compliance Officer specialized in Transaction Monitoring. You will support monitoring activities by investigating alerts and identifying potentially suspicious transactions. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in transaction monitoring within UAE banks and a solid understanding of AML/CTF regulations. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for this role. Join a dynamic team focused on compliance and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ proven Transaction Monitoring experience within UAE banks.
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF regulations and red flags.
• Experience working with TM systems.

Responsibilities

• Review transaction monitoring alerts generated by monitoring systems.
• Conduct customer transaction analysis and investigations.
• Document findings clearly and accurately.

Skills

Transaction Monitoring experience

Understanding of AML/CTF regulations

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Tools

TM systems (e.g. Actimize, Fircosoft)

Job description

The Compliance Officer – Transaction Monitoring will support day-to-day monitoring activities, investigating alerts and identifying potentially suspicious transactions in line with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review transaction monitoring alerts generated by monitoring systems
• Conduct customer transaction analysis and investigations
• Document findings clearly and accurately
• Escalate suspicious activity in line with internal procedures
• Maintain high productivity and quality standards
• Adhere to regulatory and internal AML policies

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 3 years’ proven Transaction Monitoring experience within UAE banks
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF regulations and red flags
• Experience working with TM systems (e.g. Actimize, Fircosoft, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills