Transaction Monitoring Analyst - Sharjah (12-Month Renewable Contract)

CAPITEX Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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Transaction Monitoring Analyst - Sharjah (12-Month Renewable Contract)

Location: Sharjah, UAE
Contract: 12 months (renewable)
Department: Compliance - Second Line of Defence

Overview:
Our client, a leading bank based in Sharjah, is addressing a backlog of Transaction Monitoring (TM) alerts and is seeking experienced TM Analysts to join their compliance function. This role sits within the Second Line of Defence and requires individuals capable of managing end-to-end alert investigations in line with UAE regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Review, investigate, and resolve Transaction Monitoring alerts from end to end.
Conduct thorough analysis to identify unusual or suspicious activity.
Document findings clearly, ensuring all steps of the investigation are well evidenced.
Escalate cases as needed to the MLRO or senior compliance management.
Ensure investigations adhere to internal policies, UAE Central Bank regulations, and AML/CFT standards.
Support process improvement initiatives to reduce future alert backlogs.

Requirements

Requirements:

Minimum 3 years' end-to-end Transaction Monitoring experience within a UAE bank.
Strong understanding of AML regulations, typologies, and local regulatory requirements.
Experience working within a Second Line Compliance or Financial Crime team.
Ability to manage high volumes of alerts accurately and efficiently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic a plus).

Contract Details:

Duration: 12-month initial contract (renewable).
Location: On-site in Sharjah.
Start date: Immediate or short notice preferred.

Job ID 617D05AE8A

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