Senior Compliance Officer - Financial Crime Compliance (6 Month Contract)

Title: Senior Compliance Officer - Financial Crime Compliance (6 Month Contract)

Location: Dubai

About the Client

Our client, a reputable bank in Dubai, is seeking a proactive Senior Compliance Officer specialising in Financial Crime Compliance on a 6 month contract basis. The successful candidate will support transaction monitoring activities to detect suspicious transactions, ensuring compliance with AML regulations and supporting regulatory reporting and audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end transaction monitoring process to identify and investigate suspicious activities across multiple product lines.
• Prepare and escalate high quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and regulators to ensure effective resolution of compliance issues.
• Support AML compliance audits, reviews, and regulatory inspections related to transaction monitoring.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of transaction monitoring systems, controls, and policies.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in AML compliance with a strong focus on transaction monitoring within banking or financial services.
• Deep knowledge of AML regulations, transaction monitoring systems, and financial crime typologies.
• Proven ability to investigate and analyse complex transactions and identify potential suspicious activities.
• Relevant AML certifications such as CAMS or ICA Diploma preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.