Senior Financial Crime Compliance Lead (6-Month Contract)

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

Job summary

A reputable bank in Dubai seeks a proactive Senior Compliance Officer for a 6-month contract focusing on Financial Crime Compliance. The candidate will support transaction monitoring to detect suspicious transactions, ensure compliance with AML regulations, and assist with regulatory reporting. Ideal applicants will have over 3 years of AML compliance experience and relevant qualifications, along with strong investigative and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years' experience in AML compliance focusing on transaction monitoring.
• Deep knowledge of AML regulations and financial crime typologies.

Responsibilities

• Support transaction monitoring to identify and investigate suspicious activities.
• Prepare and escalate high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and regulators to resolve compliance issues.

Skills

Transaction monitoring

AML compliance

Investigative skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field

Relevant AML certifications (CAMS or ICA Diploma preferred)

Job description

A reputable bank in Dubai seeks a proactive Senior Compliance Officer for a 6-month contract focusing on Financial Crime Compliance. The candidate will support transaction monitoring to detect suspicious transactions, ensure compliance with AML regulations, and assist with regulatory reporting. Ideal applicants will have over 3 years of AML compliance experience and relevant qualifications, along with strong investigative and communication skills.