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Senior Analyst – Sanctions Investigations Location: Dubai, UAE Department: Financial Crime Compliance Job Purpose Conduct investigations relating to sanctions screening alerts, assess potential sanctions risks, and support the Bank's compliance with international sanctions regulations and internal policies.
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Job Purpose
Conduct investigations relating to sanctions screening alerts, assess potential sanctions risks, and support the Bank's compliance with international sanctions regulations and internal policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate sanctions alerts generated from customer, payment, and transaction screening systems.
- Review potential matches against OFAC, UN, EU, UK HMT, and local sanctions lists.
- Determine true matches, false positives, and escalate high-risk cases where appropriate.
- Conduct sanctions-related due diligence and research, including adverse media reviews.
- Prepare clear investigation reports and maintain accurate case documentation.
- Liaise with Compliance, Operations, Trade Finance, and Business teams to gather information and resolve investigations.
- Support regulatory, audit, and internal review requests.
- Identify trends and contribute to continuous improvement of sanctions controls and processes.
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
- 5+ years' experience within Financial Crime Compliance, with a focus on Sanctions Investigations.
- Strong knowledge of global sanctions regimes including OFAC, UN, EU, and UK sanctions.
- Experience working within a banking or financial services environment.
- Professional certifications such as ACAMS, CGSS, or ICA are advantageous.
Key Skills
- Strong analytical and investigative skills.
- Sound risk assessment and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of sanctions screening and case management systems.
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