Senior Compliance Officer - Sanctions Screening
On-site Sharjah Contract Senior Risk & Financial Compliance
At a glance
Senior Risk & Financial Compliance role at Capitex. Sharjah · contract.
Pay not stated Risk & Financial Compliance salary
RoleRisk & Financial Compliance
SenioritySenior
LocationSharjah
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentContract
PostedJan 15, 2026
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Review and clear complex sanctions alerts, then check the quality of completed investigations
- Help apply sanctions policies and advise on risks tied to customers and transactions
- Improve screening scenarios and system settings, and take escalated high-risk cases
- Ensure screening work follows international and UAE sanctions rules
What you bring
- At least five years of sanctions screening work at UAE banks
- Experience with UN, OFAC, EU and UAE sanctions
- Prior senior or supervisory duties, plus strong regulatory knowledge and the ability to work independently
Who this fits
This suits an experienced sanctions screening professional ready to handle complex reviews and high-risk escalations. The role is based onsite in Sharjah and is offered on a contractor basis.
From the employer
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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