Sanctions Screening Optimization & Analytics Lead

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking a specialist to support the Tuning, Calibration & Analytics function within Financial Crime Operations. You will tune and calibrate sanctions screening and AML monitoring systems, configure thresholds, and produce analytics and MI for stakeholders in a regulated environment.

The role requires 4+ years in data analysis and screening platforms (e.g., Fircosoft), strong SQL/Power BI skills, and collaboration with IT to deliver system improvements and change

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in data analysis, data management and sanctions screening/AML monitoring systems incl. tuning and thresholds.
• Strong knowledge of sanctions and AML monitoring concepts in financial crime control environments.
• Experience with screening/monitoring platforms such as Fircosoft or equivalent tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities across screening systems and processes.
• Coordinate tuning and calibration projects with stakeholders and IT, delivering status updates.
• Deliver user training for go-live on screening and AML monitoring changes.
• Develop MI dashboards and periodic reporting for FAB leadership and locations.
• Ensure config and changes meet global regulatory requirements and bank policies.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Python

Bash

KSH

PowerShell

Machine Learning

Advanced Analytics

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Technology, Data Analytics or related discipline

ICA CAMS (advantage)

Tools

Fircosoft filter

Firco Utilities

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking a specialist to support the Tuning, Calibration & Analytics function within Financial Crime Operations. You will tune and calibrate sanctions screening and AML monitoring systems, configure thresholds, and produce analytics and MI for stakeholders in a regulated environment.

The role requires 4+ years in data analysis and screening platforms (e.g., Fircosoft), strong SQL/Power BI skills, and collaboration with IT to deliver system improvements and change