Senior Compliance Officer: FCC, Sanctions & KYC Lead (UAE)

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

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in Sharjah, UAE is looking for a Senior Compliance Officer to ensure strict adherence to regulations related to transaction monitoring, sanctions, and compliance risk management. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the banking industry and 3 years specifically in transaction monitoring roles. This is a contract position for 12 months with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in transaction monitoring and sanction screening relevant roles.
• 5+ years of experience in processing roles within UAE banking.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to laws and regulations.
• Own and manage FCC policies and SOPs.
• Develop and manage the FCC strategy.
• Advise Business and Senior Management on FCC matters.

Skills

Transaction monitoring

Sanction screening

Compliance risk management

KYC/CDD

Advisory skills

Job description

A prominent financial institution in Sharjah, UAE is looking for a Senior Compliance Officer to ensure strict adherence to regulations related to transaction monitoring, sanctions, and compliance risk management. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the banking industry and 3 years specifically in transaction monitoring roles. This is a contract position for 12 months with the possibility of extension.