Senior Compliance Officer
Job Description
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
• 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.
Responsibilities Duties:
• 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.