FCC & AML Compliance Lead – Transaction Monitoring

Dicetek LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UAE is seeking a Compliance Officer to enhance financial crime compliance efforts. Key responsibilities include transaction monitoring, risk assessment, and ensuring regulatory adherence. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in UAE banking, specializing in transaction monitoring and sanction screening, backed by relevant degrees and certifications. This role offers an opportunity to shape compliance culture and processes within the bank.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ proven experience in transaction monitoring & sanction screening within UAE banking.
• 5+ years’ experience in related processing roles in the UAE banking industry.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to monitoring Bank's Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) risks.
• Support FCC-related objectives and strategic business compliance.
• Design FCC processes and ensure communication of policies to staff.
• Conduct AML Risk Assessment on new products/services.

Skills

Transaction monitoring

Sanction screening

Compliance risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Relevant Certifications (ICA, ACAMS)

Job description

A leading financial institution in the UAE is seeking a Compliance Officer to enhance financial crime compliance efforts. Key responsibilities include transaction monitoring, risk assessment, and ensuring regulatory adherence. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in UAE banking, specializing in transaction monitoring and sanction screening, backed by relevant degrees and certifications. This role offers an opportunity to shape compliance culture and processes within the bank.