Lead Domestic Screening

Dicetek LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Dicetek LLC is seeking a Lead Domestic Payments Screening professional in Abu Dhabi. The role requires reviewing domestic payment transactions for compliance with sanctions and supervising a team of analysts. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in banking or financial services, with 2 years specifically in Sanctions Payments Screening. A relevant compliance certification and strong communication skills are essential. Proficiency with compliance screening systems and MS Office is required. Fluency in English is mandatory, knowledge of Arabic is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in banking or financial services sector.
• At least 2 years of experience in Sanctions Payments Screening Role.
• Relevant compliance certification such as ACAMS, CGSS, ICA, etc.

Responsibilities

• Review domestic payment transactions for compliance with sanctions.
• Supervise analysts in identifying potential sanctions risks.
• Consolidate key findings and escalate significant matters.

Skills

Understanding of UN, EU, UK, and US Sanctions regulations

Experience reviewing Payments and Trade transactions

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in MS Office

Fluent in English

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Compliance screening systems

Job description

Lead Domestic Payments Screening is responsible for the review of domestic payment transactions to ensure compliance with applicable sanctions requirements. This includes supervising analysts in identifying potential sanctions risks, reviewing alerts, and validating the investigation outcomes. The Team Leader ensures timely and accurate alert handling and monitors adherence to internal SLAs and procedures. They are also responsible for consolidating key findings and escalating significant matters to the Senior Officer/Manager through the appropriate reporting lines.

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required For This Role

• Good understanding of UN, EU, UK and US (OFAC) / Export Controls Sanctions regulations.
• Good knowledge and experience reviewing Payments, Trade transactions and Name screening.
• Proficient in writing with Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Report Writing Skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to work on MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Fluent in English (Ability to read and communicate in Arabic Language will be an added advantage)

Additional Skills

• Experience in using Compliance screening systems.

Previous Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from university in any relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in banking or financial services sector of which a minimum of 2 years of experience in Sanctions Payments Screening Role.
• Relevant compliance certification such as ACAMS, CGSS,ICA etc.