Compliance Officer - Sanctions Screening
At a glance
Mid-level Risk & Financial Compliance role at Capitex. Sharjah · contract.
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What you'll do
- Investigate sanctions alerts using customer and transaction data to assess possible matches based on risk
- Check names with fuzzy logic and analyze false positives, then verify identifiers and ownership details
- Record your decisions, reasoning and evidence so cases meet internal procedures and audit needs
- Escalate confirmed or possible matches and urgent high-risk cases, while keeping case records and updates accurate
What you bring
- At least three years handling sanctions screening at a UAE bank
- Knowledge of sanctions rules that apply globally
- Experience working with sanctions screening systems
- Strong analysis and clear documentation skills
Who this fits
This is an onsite contractor role in Sharjah for a mid-level compliance professional. It suits someone with UAE banking sanctions-screening experience who can manage investigations and escalate sensitive cases promptly.
From the employer
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
- Minimum 3 years’ sanctions screening experience within UAE banks
- Knowledge of global sanctions regimes
- Experience using sanctions screening systems
- Strong analytical and documentation skills
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