Compliance Officer - Transaction Monitoring
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The role involves transaction monitoring, investigating suspicious activities, collaborating with compliance teams, and requires strong analytical skills and knowledge of UAE re.
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Overview
We are seeking a Compliance Officer on a 6-month contract to focus on Transaction Monitoring at a leading UAE bank.
You will play a key role in monitoring, investigating, and reporting suspicious transactions, working closely with Sanctions, KYC/AML, and Client Acceptance teams.
What You Ll Do
- Conduct transaction monitoring and investigate alerts in line with regulations and internal policies
- Escalate suspicious activity and prepare clear reports for management and regulators
- Collaborate with other compliance teams to ensure comprehensive coverage
- Assist in refining TM rules, thresholds, and processes
- Maintain accurate TM documentation and support audits or regulatory reviews
What We Re Looking For
- Experience in transaction monitoring, financial crime, or AML compliance within UAE banks/financial institutions
- Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks and financial crime best practices
- Experience with TM systems (Actimize, FICO, NICE, or similar) is a plus
- CAMS or ICA certifications preferred
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to detect patterns of suspicious activity
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