Senior Compliance Officer Transaction Monitoring

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

Job summary

A leading banking institution in the UAE is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to oversee transaction monitoring activities and ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in transaction monitoring within UAE banks, along with prior supervisory experience. Strong knowledge of UAE AML and CBUAE regulations is essential. Responsibilities include reviewing transaction alerts, guiding compliance officers, and acting as a subject matter expert. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Transaction Monitoring within UAE banks.
• Prior experience in senior or supervisory roles with increased responsibility.
• Strong understanding of UAE AML and CBUAE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve complex transaction monitoring alerts and cases.
• Provide guidance to Compliance Officers in the TM team.
• Ensure timely escalation of suspicious activity in line with AML/CTF policies.
• Support SAR/STR preparation and submission.
• Assist with tuning and optimisation of monitoring processes.
• Act as a subject matter expert for transaction monitoring.
• Liaise with MLRO and Compliance Management.

Skills

Transaction Monitoring

UAE AML understanding

Independence

Job description

Our UAE banking client is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer – Transaction Monitoring

to support and oversee transaction monitoring activities, ensuring compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations and internal financial crime frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve complex transaction monitoring alerts and cases
• Provide guidance and quality assurance to Compliance Officers within the TM team
• Ensure timely escalation of suspicious activity in line with AML/CTF policies
• Support SAR/STR preparation and submission where required
• Assist with tuning, optimisation, and rule effectiveness reviews
• Act as a subject matter expert for transaction monitoring processes
• Liaise with MLRO, Compliance Management, and internal stakeholders

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in Transaction Monitoring within UAE banks
• Prior experience in senior or supervisory roles with increased responsibility
• Strong understanding of UAE AML, CBUAE regulations, and typologies
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision