Compliance Officer - Sanctions Screening
LocationSharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Typecontract
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedJan 15, 2026 · 9mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Minimum 3 years' sanctions screening experience within UAE banks
Knowledge of global sanctions regimes
Experience using sanctions screening systems
Strong analytical and documentation skills
Responsibilities
Review sanctions screening alerts and conduct timely, risk-based investigations to determine potential matches
Perform name matching, fuzzy logic review, and false positive analysis using available customer and transaction data
Gather and verify supporting information (e.g., identifiers, date of birth, address, nationality, ownership/control details) to substantiate outcomes
Document decisions, rationale, and evidence clearly in accordance with internal procedures and audit requirements
Escalate true matches, potential matches, and high-risk or time-sensitive cases promptly to the appropriate stakeholders
Maintain compliance with regulatory timelines and internal SLAs, ensuring accurate case management and status updates
Requirements
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Minimum 3 years’ sanctions screening experience within UAE banks
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Knowledge of global sanctions regimes
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Experience using sanctions screening systems
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Strong analytical and documentation skills