Senior AVP, Compliance Systems Validation & Monitoring

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced professional to lead validation of sanctions screening models within the Compliance domain. You will assess data integrity, model performance, and outputs to ensure alignment with global regulations and internal standards.

The role requires 7–10 years in financial services, strong SQL and programming skills (Java/Python), and familiarity with Firco products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, CS, or related field.
• 7–10 years in model validation, risk management in financial services.
• Deep understanding of sanctions regulations (OFAC, EU) and CBUAE desirable.

Responsibilities

• Validate sanctions screening models for data integrity, performance, and output accuracy.
• Develop validation methodologies aligned with industry best practices.
• Analyze model risk via quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Collaborate with model developers and compliance teams to address findings.
• Prepare validation reports for internal and regulatory review.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements and sanctions tech trends.
• Provide recommendations to improve model robustness.

Skills

Model validation

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

SQL

Python/Java

ACAMS CGSS ICA

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Economics/Statistics/Math/CS

Tools

Fircosoft Suite

SQL

ITIL knowledge

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced professional to lead validation of sanctions screening models within the Compliance domain. You will assess data integrity, model performance, and outputs to ensure alignment with global regulations and internal standards.

The role requires 7–10 years in financial services, strong SQL and programming skills (Java/Python), and familiarity with Firco products.