Compliance Manager - Compliance Operations & CIU

Organization Unit Purpose:

The Compliance Intelligence Unit plays a critical role in safeguarding Emirates Islamic against financial crime risks by ensuring the Bank complies with applicable AML/CFT regulations and international standards. The unit identifies, monitors, and mitigates financial crime threats, including money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions breaches, and other illicit activities. CIU’s mission is to strengthen the bank’s resilience against evolving financial crime trends through intelligence-driven insights, data analytics, and proactive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. By leveraging advanced monitoring tools, risk-based analysis, and global intelligence networks, the unit supports informed decision-making, reinforces regulatory compliance, and promotes a strong culture of ethical conduct and transparency across all business lines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead CIU initiatives to detect, analyze, and respond to emerging financial crime risks.
• Conduct data-driven reviews and thematic analyses to identify suspicious patterns or transactions.
• Ensure compliance with local and international AML/CFT and sanctions regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies to enhance financial intelligence sharing.
• Drive continuous improvements in intelligence-gathering processes and compliance reporting.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Statistics, MIS, or Data Analytics - Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in financial crime compliance, AML/CFT, or intelligence analysis.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or equivalent compliance qualification.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with experience using tools like Power BI, LexisNexis, and World-Check.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills.