Sanctions Screening Specialist for Compliance Impact

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; Al Ain; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) seeks an Associate Sanction Analyst (UAE Nationals ONLY) in Al Ain to review sanctions-related payments and name screening, investigating alerts, and documenting decisions. You will coordinate with the sanctions team to ensure timely and compliant outcomes.

Proficiency in English is required; Arabic is a plus. The role focuses on monitoring violations, updating screens, and contributing to sanctions reporting and process improvements within a robust compliance

Qualifications

• Good understanding of UN, EU, UK and US sanctions regulations.
• Experience reviewing Payments, Trade transactions and Name screening.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Independent and team player.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in English; Arabic reading/communication is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate potential sanctions alerts as Level 1/Level 2 reviewer in line with sanctions policies and procedures.
• Decide to clear or block transactions based on investigations.
• Decide to close Name screening alert as false or true match after investigations.
• Ensure review and disposition are adequately documented.
• Operate within agreed SLAs and maintain high quality standards.
• Prepare and submit process related reports.
• Stay updated with sanctions regulations and guidelines.
• Review RFIs and decide on further investigation in line with policies.
• Perform investigations and analysis on queries from banks and regulators; document files.
• Collaborate with Sanctions manager and Senior officers for timely reporting of true matches or breaches.
• Escalate significant sanctions matters to Sanction Management.
• Support training on sanctions and related activities.

Skills

Sanctions regulations knowledge

Payments & name screening

Report writing

Multitasking

Communication skills

MS Office

English fluency

Arabic language (advantage)

Tools

Compliance screening systems

Job description

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) seeks an Associate Sanction Analyst (UAE Nationals ONLY) in Al Ain to review sanctions-related payments and name screening, investigating alerts, and documenting decisions. You will coordinate with the sanctions team to ensure timely and compliant outcomes.

Proficiency in English is required; Arabic is a plus. The role focuses on monitoring violations, updating screens, and contributing to sanctions reporting and process improvements within a robust compliance