Manager Sanctions Advisory

HSBC Global Services Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in Dubai is seeking a Manager for Sanctions Advisory. The role involves managing sanctions compliance for the UAE and MENAT region, guiding compliance investigators, and ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance and excellent communication skills in English. This position offers an inclusive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance, ideally in AML / Sanction compliance roles.
• Excellent command of English.
• Experience within regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Sanctions compliance for UAE and MENAT.
• Provide guidance on compliance issues and procedures.
• Evaluate and monitor compliance processes to minimize financial crime risks.

Skills

Financial Crime Compliance

Sanction Compliance

Regulatory Understanding

Communication Skills

Education

Graduation degree

Job description

Job Purpose

The Job holder supports Senior Management in meeting their regulatory obligations by providing an active support in the implementation of Sanctions policy in compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations, HSBC Group’s Global Policies and Principles and international standards.

The jobholder assists the MENAT Head of Sanctions to identify and contain Sanction compliance risks, foster a compliance culture in the Bank, optimise relations with the Regulators, protect the reputation of the Group and comply with applicable Group policies and standards and local laws and regulations to prevent criminal sanctions.

In the execution of Sanctions duties, the job holder must independently handle the tasks assigned to him/her and be able to take decisions on matters within their designated authority. The job holder must be able to independently analyse and critically evaluate the responses received without much supervision and escalating as appropriate.

The person will be responsible for providing Sanctions guidance relating to their assigned area of responsibility to the relevant business areas and country Compliance within the MENAT countries.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating Sanctions Compliance for the UAE and MENAT region countries.
• Reviewing any new/amended material laws, rules and regulations and Group Policies, assessing their applicability to the business areas and guiding the business accordingly ensuring all appropriate processes and procedures are amended to comply.
• Providing guidance to Compliance investigators on escalated alerts with greater complexity.
• Assisting MENAT Head of Sanctions and country Compliance in their responsibility for complying with all relevant Laws, Rules, Regulations and Group policies related to sanctions.
• Evaluating and monitoring existing procedures and developing new procedures, systems and controls to minimise the risk of the firm being used for financial crime and ensuring the business is compliant with sanctions requirements.
• Proactively assisting MENAT Head of Sanctions supporting business and country compliance functions to operate in a compliant manner.
• Providing guidance to FCI on sanctions related queries.
• Providing guidance to business areas on sanctions risk and exposure related to customer account opening and transactional activity in more complex situations.
• Providing guidance to regional project teams and compliance representation on any sanctions related systems project for the region.
• Immediately escalating to MENAT Head of Sanctions or Senior Manager Regional Sanctions as applicable for any material breaches or potential breaches of Laws, Rules and Regulations.
• Providing guidance to Compliance investigators on the regional team.
• Providing advice on compliance & Sanctions issues that arise through the country compliance functions.
• Supporting regional MENAT Head of Sanctions on country compliance reviews.
• Supporting the Regional Sanctions team by providing back‑up coverage for leave and vacation.
• Conducting sanctions advisory reviews on customer relationships to assess their sanctions risks and provide recommendations to mitigate and control the risks.
• Operating across multiple jurisdictions and business lines.
• Understanding Group, International and local regulatory requirements and recognising Sanctions risk.
• Managing a complex international sanctions environment.
• Handling complexity arising from regional sensitivity due to political and economic structures.
• Maintaining HSBC internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators.

Experience & Qualifications

• Graduation degree is required to secure a UAE Visa and Work Permit.
• At least 2 years’ experience in Financial Crime Compliance, ideally with a background in AML / Sanction Compliance roles.
• Experience within IWPB and Wholesale Banking, including a regulatory environment and regional regulations.
• Ability to multi‑task across many fields involving potentially complex projects and multiple teams.
• Experience of people management preferable.
• Proven communication and influencing skills with the ability to communicate and in writing at all levels.
• An excellent command in English.

Additional Information

For further details and application information please visit our careers site, searching under reference number.

We support our staff to adopt flexible and alternative ways of working where possible, including working from home and different hours subject to approvals.

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Manager Sanctions Advisory UAE Nationals Only • Dubai, Duba, AE