Sanctions Analyst

Sanctions analyst is responsible for conducting thorough reviews of sanctions related Transactions to ensure compliance with international and local sanctions standards. This role involves analyzing transactional data for any potential sanction’s activities and investigation sanctions hits.

Develop and deliver sanctions screening reports and process related matters to the Senior Officers / Team Managers

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:

• Good understanding of UN, EU, UK and US (OFAC) / Export Controls Sanctions regulations.
• Good knowledge and experience reviewing of Payments, Trade transactions and Name screening.
• Proficient in writing with Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Report Writing Skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to work on MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Fluent in English (Ability to read and communicate in Arabic Language will be an added advantage)

Additional Skills

• Experience in using Compliance screening systems.
  

Previous experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from university in any relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in banking or financial services sector of which a minimum of 2 years of experience

in Sanctions Payments Screening Role.

• Relevant compliance certification such as ACAMS, CGSS,ICA etc.