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

Capitex; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to oversee the implementation of anti-bribery and anti-corruption controls. The role involves reviewing high-risk gifts and hospitality, conducting risk assessments, and providing training to stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' compliance experience in UAE banks and strong knowledge of local regulatory expectations. This is a pivotal role requiring independent management of priorities and timely delivery of outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in ABAC / Compliance within UAE banks.
• Strong knowledge of local compliance and governance standards.
• Experience in senior oversight roles with a focus on risk matters.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ABAC / Compliance experience

Understanding of UAE regulatory expectations

Ability to manage competing priorities

Job description

Overview

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 offer advisory support
• Support investigations and internal reviews
• Provide training and guidance to stakeholders

Qualifications

• 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.