Senior Compliance Officer - Sanctions Screening

Capitex · Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Location
Sharjah
Job Type
Contract
Posted
June 21, 2026

Job Description

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

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