Sanctions Compliance Analyst & Trainer

Mashreq; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Mashreq seeks an experienced sanctions compliance professional to interpret domestic and international sanctions impacting the bank and to investigate high-risk alerts in line with regulatory requirements. You will support the Compliance Manager, identify risk themes, and train staff on sanctions regulations and screening procedures.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to problem solving, in a banking environment in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (like ACAMS, CGSS) is desirable.
• 4+ years banking experience including 2 years compliance experience.
• Strong understanding of sanctions regulations and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Interpret domestic and international sanctions and maintain awareness of sanctions impacting the bank.
• Investigate complex and high-risk sanctions alerts per regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Ensure adherence to the Group Sanctions Policy and related procedures.
• Support the Compliance Manager in identifying sanctions risk themes and improving risk management capability.
• Provide sanctions training to Compliance staff and improve screening systems.

Skills

Sanctions screening

Investigations

Training delivery

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

ACAMS knowledge

Education

ACAMS certification

CGSS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Mashreq seeks an experienced sanctions compliance professional to interpret domestic and international sanctions impacting the bank and to investigate high-risk alerts in line with regulatory requirements. You will support the Compliance Manager, identify risk themes, and train staff on sanctions regulations and screening procedures.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to problem solving, in a banking environment in the UAE.