Senior Compliance Officer
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About This Role
Salary AED
up to 18,000 depending on experience and qualifications plus competitive company benefits
Benefits
as per UAE labor law, family benefits, airline ticket
Dubai, UAE
About the Client:
One of the leading global institutions with strong regional presence across the UAE, Bahrain, and Sudan, known for driving innovation in Islamic and corporate banking
Job Description
- Review customer onboarding and periodic KYC files to ensure compliance with AML/CFT, sanctions, and regulatory requirements, providing timely compliance clearance.
- Conduct screening and investigation of alerts (KYC, transactions, payments), ensuring proper documentation, escalation of potential matches, and adherence to compliance procedures.
- Assess high-risk and PEP accounts, prepare risk analysis, and escalate to the Head of Compliance for approval or further action, including SAR/STR where required.
- Liaise with business units and external parties to obtain required documentation, resolve gaps, and ensure accurate, timely compliance reporting and regulatory submissions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (Finance/ Accountancy/ Law/ Commerce); preferably holds an ACAMS certification, along with additional compliance certifications such as ICA or CFCS.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in AML/CFT compliance within a bank or regulated financial institution with hands-on experience in KYC onboarding and periodic reviews, including high-risk and PEP customers.
- Practical exposure to correspondent banking / FI due diligence and trade finance compliance reviews.
- Experience in investigation documentation, SAR/STR escalation support, and regulatory or audit interactions.
How to Apply
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