Senior EDD & Sanctions Compliance Specialist

Emirates Islamic; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Islamic in Dubai seeks a seasoned Governance, Consumer & Wealth Management Compliance professional to strengthen AML/CTF and sanctions controls. You will lead enhanced due diligence, assess risk triggers and support investigations across banking lines.

5+ years in banking with 2–3 years in sanctions compliance, strong analytical and communication skills, and ACAMS preferred. You’ll work with stakeholders to ensure timely, risk-based decisions and solid record-keeping.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of banking experience, including 2-3 years in sanctions compliance.
• Strong AML, sanctions screening and transaction monitoring knowledge.
• Regulatory knowledge of local and international rules.
• ACAMS or similar qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct enhanced due diligence and investigate triggers, red flags and referrals, providing clear risk assessments and recommendations.
• Follow up with business units and internal departments to obtain required information and ensure timely closure of reviews.
• Support AML, CTF and sanctions-related investigations, including transaction analysis and escalation of identified risks or concerns.
• Maintain accurate records, trackers, internal watchlists and management information relating to EDD reviews and investigations.
• Support the EDD Supervisor with compliance initiatives, remediation activities, projects and ad hoc requirements.

Skills

AML knowledge

Sanctions compliance

Due diligence

Investigations

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical

Communication

Education

ACAMS or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/law

Job description

Emirates Islamic in Dubai seeks a seasoned Governance, Consumer & Wealth Management Compliance professional to strengthen AML/CTF and sanctions controls. You will lead enhanced due diligence, assess risk triggers and support investigations across banking lines.

5+ years in banking with 2–3 years in sanctions compliance, strong analytical and communication skills, and ACAMS preferred. You’ll work with stakeholders to ensure timely, risk-based decisions and solid record-keeping.