Sanctions Officer - Compliance

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze screening alerts (names, vessels, entities) generated via approved sanctions systems.
• Ensure complying with international/local sanctions regulations.
• Updating the blacklist sheet & coordinate with the Group sanctions to be uploaded at our internal watch list sheet accurately and timely.
• Apply judgment to close clear false positives; escalate only potential true/unclear matches per escalation matrix.
• Document rationale for closure or escalation of alerts accurately and timely.
• Reply to all sanction’s inquiries regarding match hits on system.
• Coordinate with business lines for missing documentation to facilitate alert resolution.
• Stay updated on key changes to OFAC, EU, UN and UAE sanctions lists.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• University Degree in Accounting/Law or a relevant degree.
• 2-3 years banking experience in compliance.
• Knowledge of Sanction and AML regulations and policies.
• Experience with sanctions laws and regulations.
• Keep updated on daily news.
• Effective problem solving, demands a blending of creative and analytical thinking and to be responsible for advising in a timely and effective manner.
• Good Communication skills.