EDD Specialist (UAEN Only)

Emirates Islamic; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Islamic in Dubai seeks an experienced AML Compliance professional to lead enhanced due diligence, sanctions and transaction monitoring initiatives. The role focuses on risk assessment, governance and escalation to mitigate financial crime risks.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with local and international regulations, maintain accurate records and support remediation projects and investigations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in banking, incl. 2–3 years in sanctions/compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of AML, sanctions, and transaction monitoring.
• Strong regulatory knowledge across local and international rules.
• Excellent analytical and investigative abilities with attention to detail.
• ACAMS or equivalent qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct enhanced due diligence and investigate customer triggers, red flags and referrals, providing clear risk assessments and recommendations.
• Follow up with business units and internal departments to obtain required information and ensure timely closure of reviews.
• Support AML, CTF and sanctions-related investigations, including transaction analysis and escalation of identified risks or concerns.
• Maintain accurate records, trackers, internal watchlists and management information relating to EDD reviews and investigations.
• Support the EDD Supervisor with compliance initiatives, remediation activities, projects and ad hoc requirements.

Skills

AML knowledge

Sanctions knowledge

Transaction monitoring

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

ACAMS

Job description

Job Description

Organizational Unit Purpose The Governance, Consumer & Wealth Management Compliance unit supports the effective management of compliance risks across the business, with focus on Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing and Sanctions requirements. The unit conducts enhanced due diligence, periodic and trigger-based reviews, and compliance monitoring to identify, assess and mitigate potential risks. It ensures cases are properly assigned, tracked, investigated and concluded within established requirements, while maintaining accurate management information and appropriate records. The unit works closely with business and internal stakeholders to address compliance concerns, escalating significant issues and supporting informed risk‑based decisions. It also contributes to strengthening compliance controls and ensuring adherence to Group policies, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

Organizational Unit Purpose The Governance, Consumer & Wealth Management Compliance unit supports the effective management of compliance risks across the business, with focus on Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing and Sanctions requirements. The unit conducts enhanced due diligence, periodic and trigger-based reviews, and compliance monitoring to identify, assess and mitigate potential risks. It ensures cases are properly assigned, tracked, investigated and concluded within established requirements, while maintaining accurate management information and appropriate records. The unit works closely with business and internal stakeholders to address compliance concerns, escalating significant issues and supporting informed risk‑based decisions. It also contributes to strengthening compliance controls and ensuring adherence to Group policies, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct enhanced due diligence and investigate customer triggers, red flags and referrals, providing clear risk assessments and recommendations.
• Follow up with business units and internal departments to obtain required information and ensure timely closure of reviews.
• Support AML, CTF and sanctions-related investigations, including transaction analysis and escalation of identified risks or concerns.
• Maintain accurate records, trackers, internal watchlists and management information relating to EDD reviews and investigations.
• Support the EDD Supervisor with compliance initiatives, remediation activities, projects and ad hoc requirements.
  

Qualifications

Main Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of overall banking experience, including 2–3 years in a sanction's compliance role.
• AML & Sanctions Knowledge: Strong knowledge of AML, transaction monitoring, customer screening, sanctions requirements and related compliance controls.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Broad understanding of relevant local and international regulatory requirements.
• Skills: Strong analytical, investigative, communication and time-management skills, with high attention to detail.
• Qualifications: Secondary and tertiary education, with ACAMS or another compliance-related qualification preferred.