Transaction Monitoring Analyst

About the Role: We’re seeking an experienced Transaction Monitoring Analyst to join our compliance team in Sharjah on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying and investigating unusual or potentially suspicious financial activity to ensure compliance with AML regulations and internal policies.

• Conduct daily monitoring and review of transactions flagged by the bank’s AML systems.
• Assess alerts to determine whether activity is consistent with the customer’s known profile, identifying potential red flags and patterns of suspicious behaviour.
• Conduct detailed investigations on escalated alerts and prepare comprehensive case summaries with clear recommendations.
• Escalate suspicious transactions to the MLRO or Compliance team in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain detailed and a...