Financial Crime Control Tester - Sharjah

Capitex; Sharjah; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading bank seeks a Financial Crime Control Tester to perform control testing and assurance in compliance with regulatory standards. The successful candidate will evaluate key financial crime areas, collaborate with compliance teams, and ensure timely delivery of the testing programme. Strong knowledge of Financial Crime Compliance and prior experience in control testing are essential. This is a 2-month on-site/hybrid position with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of AML, Sanctions, Transaction Monitoring, KYC.
• Experience in control testing or compliance monitoring.
• Background in banking or financial services.
• Ability to independently assess policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on core financial crime controls.
• Assess design and operational effectiveness of controls.
• Document findings and evaluate residual risks.
• Collaborate with the compliance team for assurance.
• Ensure timely delivery of the testing programme.

Skills

Financial Crime Compliance

Control testing

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Title: Financial Crime Control Tester - QA
Location: Banking client (onsite/hybrid as per client’s arrangement)
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Our client, a leading bank, is seeking an experienced professional to support their Financial Crime Compliance Risk Assessment (FCRA). This role will sit within the second line of defence compliance function, focusing on control testing and assurance across key financial crime areas.

The successful candidate will conduct design and effectiveness testing of financial crime controls to ensure regulatory compliance and support the bank’s annual risk assessment obligations.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on 8–9 core financial crime controls, including:
• • AML governance
  • Training & awareness
  • Policies & procedures
  • Transaction monitoring
  • Sanctions screening
  • Other FCC programme controls
• Assess both the design (policies, procedures, governance frameworks, reporting lines, system implementations) and operational effectiveness (sample testing, alert investigation, quality control) of controls.
• Document findings, evaluate residual risks, and support reporting requirements as part of the annual FCRA process.
• Collaborate with the compliance team to provide independent assurance to senior management.
• Ensure timely delivery of the testing programme within the agreed project duration.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Financial Crime Compliance (AML, Sanctions, Transaction Monitoring, KYC, Governance, Training, etc.).
• Experience in control testing, QA, or compliance monitoring within a second line of defence function.
• Background in banking or financial services.
• Ability to independently assess policies, procedures, and operational processes.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Available to start immediately and commit to a 2-month assignment.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience with annual Financial Crime Risk Assessments.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the Middle East or EU markets.