UAE Financial Crime Controls Specialist

Standard Chartered; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 320,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Standard Chartered is seeking a Specialist in Financial Crime Compliance Controls (FCC Controls) to strengthen UAE regulatory adherence and risk management. The role focuses on shaping strategy, enforcing policies, and collaborating with Legal and Business units in the UAE.

The ideal candidate has strong regulatory insight, risk assessment capabilities, and experience in change leadership within financial institutions, with fluency in English and Arabic. Hybrid working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Strong command of English and Arabic for interaction with regulators and teams.
• Degree or higher in finance, law, business or related field.
• CAMS/ICA certifications or equivalent are highly valued.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in financial crime risk.
• UAE-specific regulatory knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Shape and execute the UAE FCR strategy with senior leadership.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory: Liaise between Financial Crime Risk and regional business units.
• Compliance Oversight: Enforce FCR policies across UAE operations and monitor adherence.
• Risk Assessment and Intelligence: Maintain knowledge of CDD, client risk, and monitoring systems.
• Case Management and Legal Collaboration: Oversee data quality and work with legal advisors.
• Culture and Talent Development: Promote ethical culture and continuous learning.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance FCC controls and resilience.

Skills

Regulatory Conduct Management

Comprehensive Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Compliance Monitoring and Assurance

Investigative Acumen

Regulator Engagement

Change Leadership

Education

Degree in finance, law, or business administration

CAMS/ICA certifications or equivalent

Job description

Standard Chartered is seeking a Specialist in Financial Crime Compliance Controls (FCC Controls) to strengthen UAE regulatory adherence and risk management. The role focuses on shaping strategy, enforcing policies, and collaborating with Legal and Business units in the UAE.

The ideal candidate has strong regulatory insight, risk assessment capabilities, and experience in change leadership within financial institutions, with fluency in English and Arabic. Hybrid working arrangements are available.