Senior Compliance Officer - Transaction Monitoring
Capitex · Sharjah
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