Compliance Officer - Sanctions Screening
Capitex · Sharjah
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