Financial Crime Control Tester - Sharjah
At a glance
Mid-level Risk & Financial Compliance role at Capitex. Sharjah · contract.
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What you'll do
- Test financial crime controls covering AML governance, training, policies, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and related programme areas
- Check whether control designs work on paper and whether operations perform as intended, including sample reviews and alert investigations
- Record findings, assess remaining risks and contribute evidence for the annual financial crime risk assessment
- Give senior management independent assurance with the compliance team and complete testing within the project schedule
What you bring
- You know financial crime compliance across AML, sanctions, transaction monitoring, KYC, governance or training
- You have tested controls, performed QA or monitored compliance in a second-line function
- You bring banking or financial services experience and can independently assess policies, procedures and operational processes
- You can start immediately and commit to the two-month assignment
Who this fits
This suits a mid-level compliance professional who can work independently on control testing and assurance. The assignment is for two months and is based in Sharjah, with onsite or hybrid arrangements determined by the client.
From the employer
Title: Financial Crime Control Tester - QA
Location: Banking client (onsite/hybrid as per client’s arrangement)
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
About the Role
Our client, a leading bank, is seeking an experienced professional to support their Financial Crime Compliance Risk Assessment (FCRA). This role will sit within the second line of defence compliance function, focusing on control testing and assurance across key financial crime areas.
The successful candidate will conduct design and effectiveness testing of financial crime controls to ensure regulatory compliance and support the bank’s annual risk assessment obligations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform testing on 8–9 core financial crime controls, including:
- AML governance
- Training & awareness
- Policies & procedures
- Transaction monitoring
- Sanctions screening
- Other FCC programme controls
- Assess both the design (policies, procedures, governance frameworks, reporting lines, system implementations) and operational effectiveness (sample testing, alert investigation, quality control) of controls.
- Document findings, evaluate residual risks, and support reporting requirements as part of the annual FCRA process.
- Collaborate with the compliance team to provide independent assurance to senior management.
- Ensure timely delivery of the testing programme within the agreed project duration.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of Financial Crime Compliance (AML, Sanctions, Transaction Monitoring, KYC, Governance, Training, etc.).
- Experience in control testing, QA, or compliance monitoring within a second line of defence function.
- Background in banking or financial services.
- Ability to independently assess policies, procedures, and operational processes.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Available to start immediately and commit to a 2-month assignment.
Nice to Have
- Previous experience with annual Financial Crime Risk Assessments.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the Middle East or EU markets.
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