Senior Compliance Officer - Sanctions Screening
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AI Summary
The Senior Compliance Officer – Sanctions Screening oversees sanctions alert reviews and ensures compliance with international and UAE sanctions regulations.
About this role
The Senior Compliance Officer – Sanctions Screening will oversee sanctions alert reviews and ensure compliance with international and UAE sanctions regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and approve complex sanctions screening alerts
- Perform quality checks on sanctions investigations
- Support sanctions policy implementation and adherence
- Advise on sanctions risks related to customers and transactions
- Assist with system tuning and scenario optimisation
- Act as escalation point for high-risk sanctions matters
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ proven Sanctions Screening experience in ** UAE banks**
- Experience handling UN, OFAC, EU, and UAE sanctions
- Previous senior or supervisory responsibilities
- Strong regulatory knowledge and independent working capability
Skills
EU SanctionsOFACSanctions PolicySanctions ScreeningScenario OptimisationSystem TuningUAE SanctionsUN Sanctions
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