Sanctions Technical Specialist

Dicetek LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Dicetek LLC is seeking a sanctions screening specialist to configure and maintain screening systems, tune rules, and ensure compliance with multiple regimes.

You will analyze false positives, support workflows for payments and trade finance, run UAT and regression tests, and develop MI dashboards with risk metrics while collaborating with Compliance, Technology, Operations and Risk teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Technology, Data Analytics, Compliance, or related field.
• Experience with sanctions screening platforms and payment screening solutions.
• Deep knowledge of OFAC, UN, UK HMT, EU, and other regimes.
• Understanding of SWIFT messages, payment processing, and customer screening workflows.
• Hands-on experience with SQL, data analysis, reporting, and system testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of sanctions screening methodologies and fuzzy matching logic.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain sanctions screening systems and rules.
• Analyze false positives and tune screening parameters.
• Support screening workflows for payments, trade finance and securities.
• Perform data analysis and testing for system enhancements.
• Investigate issues and coordinate remediation.
• Conduct UAT and regression testing.
• Develop MI dashboards and screening metrics.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Technology, Operations and Risk teams.

Skills

Sanctions screening

Payment screening

SWIFT & payments

Data analysis

System testing

Analytical thinking

Fuzzy matching

Screening workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

Configure and maintain sanctions screening systems e g FircoSoft LexisNexis Risk Solutions Accuity Actimize Pelican Manage sanctions watchlists filtering rules matching algorithms and system parameters Analyze false positives and recommend tuning improvements Support sanctions screening workflows for customers payments trade finance and securities transactions Conduct data analysis and testing for system enhancements and model changes Investigate system issues and coordinate remediation activities Perform User Acceptance Testing UAT and regression testing Develop Management Information MI dashboards and sanctions screening metrics Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies Collaborate closely with Compliance Technology Operations and Risk teams

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Technology, Data Analytics, Compliance, or a related field.
• Proven experience with sanctions screening platforms and payment screening solutions.
• Deep knowledge of OFAC, UN, UK HMT, EU, and other international sanctions regimes.
• Strong understanding of SWIFT messages, payment processing, and customer screening workflows.
• Hands-on experience with SQL, data analysis, reporting, and system testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear understanding of sanctions screening methodologies and fuzzy matching logic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CAMS, CGSS, ICA, or equivalent.
• Experience working with AML/KYC and broader financial crime systems.
• Prior project management or business analysis experience.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful reduction in false-positive rates.
• Timely implementation of sanctions list updates.
• System availability and performance optimization.
• Successful audit and regulatory outcomes.
• High quality of screening and alert management.