Senior Compliance Officer - Sanctions Screening

Capitex • Sharjah, Sharjah • Posted June 19, 2026

About the Role

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