Senior Compliance Officer - Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC)

Capitex; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Sharjah is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer – ABAC to support implementation of anti-bribery and anti-corruption controls. The role requires overseeing the ABAC framework, conducting risk assessments, and providing guidance to staff. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of compliance experience in UAE banks, strong knowledge of local regulations, and the ability to manage priorities independently. This is a key position to enhance the bank's compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ ABAC / Compliance experience within UAE banks.
• Strong knowledge of local compliance requirements and governance standards.
• Experience in senior or oversight roles providing second-line challenges.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ABAC framework implementation and monitoring.
• Review high-risk gifts, hospitality, and conflicts of interest.
• Conduct ABAC risk assessments and advisory support.

Skills

ABAC / Compliance experience

Knowledge of UAE regulatory expectations

Ability to operate independently

Job description

The Senior Compliance Officer – ABAC will support the implementation and oversight of anti-bribery and anti-corruption controls within the bank.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee ABAC framework implementation and monitoring
• Review high-risk gifts, hospitality, and conflicts of interest
• Conduct ABAC risk assessments and advisory support
• Support investigations and internal reviews
• Provide training and guidance to stakeholders

Minimum 5 years’ ABAC / Compliance experience within UAE banks

with practical exposure to anti-bribery and corruption controls, investigations support, policy implementation, and advisory activities across business lines.

Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory expectations

including local compliance requirements, governance standards, reporting considerations, and alignment with internal policies and group frameworks.

Experience in senior or oversight roles

providing second‑line challenge, reviewing higher‑risk matters, supporting business stakeholders, and contributing to control enhancements and thematic reviews.

Ability to operate independently

managing competing priorities with minimal supervision while delivering accurate, well‑documented outcomes within agreed timelines.