Senior Compliance Officer - Enhanced Due Diligence

National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah PJSC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to safeguard against financial crime. You will conduct thorough reviews of high-risk entities, prepare and submit compliance reports, and stay informed about regulatory changes. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in compliance. This role offers an opportunity to strengthen Diligence processes and support the organization's integrity.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a compliance role.
• Strong understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing trends.
• Ability to maintain robust documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality reviews of KYC for high-risk entities.
• Identify red flags and mitigate potential risks.
• Prepare and submit STRs/SARs through the CB-UAE portal.

Skills

Conducting KYC reviews

Due diligence practices

Preparing STRs/SARs

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Business or related field

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior Compliance Officer your role is to safeguard the organization against financial crime by conducting thorough reviews of high-risk entities and individuals, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies. This role is pivotal in detecting and investigating suspicious activities, preparing and submitting STRs/SARs, and maintaining robust documentation. By staying ahead of emerging money laundering and terrorist financing trends, the position strengthens systemic controls and supports timely, accurate, and efficient execution of enhanced due diligence processes. This role will be reporting to Assistant Manager - Enhanced Due Diligence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver high-quality, timely, and accurate reviews of KYC for high-risk entities and individuals.
• Conduct thorough due diligence to identify red flags and mitigate potential risks.
• Collect and maintain documentary evidence of suspicious findings with robust record‑keeping practices.
• Prepare and submit STRs/SARs promptly through the CB‑UAE portal, ensuring full compliance.
• Perform periodic reviews of existing clients to detect emerging suspicious activities.
• Stay ahead of money laundering and terrorist financing trends, including evolving regulations, industry best practices, and criminal typologies.
• Assist in identifying and addressing systemic control weaknesses related to Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).
• Execute tasks and supervisor instructions with efficiency, accuracy, and accountability.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, or a related field
• Experience: At least 3 to 5 years of experience in compliance role.