EDD Specialist UAEN Only

Emirates Islamic; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Islamic in Dubai seeks a seasoned Governance, Consumer & Wealth Management Compliance professional to strengthen AML/CTF and sanctions controls. You will lead enhanced due diligence, assess risk triggers and support investigations across banking lines.

5+ years in banking with 2–3 years in sanctions compliance, strong analytical and communication skills, and ACAMS preferred. You’ll work with stakeholders to ensure timely, risk-based decisions and solid record-keeping.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of banking experience, including 2-3 years in sanctions compliance.
• Strong AML, sanctions screening and transaction monitoring knowledge.
• Regulatory knowledge of local and international rules.
• ACAMS or similar qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct enhanced due diligence and investigate 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 compliance

Due diligence

Investigations

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical

Communication

Education

ACAMS or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/law

Job description

Job Description:

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, elevate significant issues and support 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 sanctions 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.

Requirements: