Senior Compliance Officer - Transaction Monitoring

CAPITEX Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Posted 19 hours ago Contract Competitive

Our UAE banking client is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer - Transaction Monitoring to support and oversee transaction monitoring activities, ensuring compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations and internal financial crime frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Review and approve complex transaction monitoring alerts and cases
Provide guidance and quality assurance to Compliance Officers within the TM team
Ensure timely escalation of suspicious activity in line with AML/CTF policies
Support SAR/STR preparation and submission where required
Assist with tuning, optimisation, and rule effectiveness reviews
Act as a subject matter expert for transaction monitoring processes
Liaise with MLRO, Compliance Management, and internal stakeholders

Requirements

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 5 years' proven experience in Transaction Monitoring within UAE banks
Prior experience in senior or supervisory roles with increased responsibility
Strong understanding of UAE AML, CBUAE regulations, and typologies
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Job ID BBE1CD64AF

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