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Senior Compliance Officer - Transaction Monitoring

Capitex

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

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
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Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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