Compliance Analyst

4 days ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dicetek LLC Full time
Roles and responsibilities
  • 3-5 years of experience in sanctions compliance or a related field within financial crime compliance in AML and Sanctions.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with regional and global teams across different functions.
  • Strong knowledge of sanctions regulations (e.g., CBUAE, OFAC, EU, UN sanctions).
  • Experience with automated screening and monitoring tools i.e World-Check (Refinitiv), Ingenuous(Intution), Dow Jones Risk & Compliance etc.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A solid understanding of banking regulations and financial services processes.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and focused.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Strong creative problem-solving skills and the ability to assess the effectiveness of investigations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct second-line reviews of sanctions-related alerts generated by automated systems, manual reports, or internal referrals.
  • Investigate potential sanctions violations or matches and report confirmed sanctions breaches to the Sanctions Lead.
  • Propose additions or removals from sanctions lists, refine guidance, and update records accordingly.
  • Assess client sanctions exposure and contribute to Customer Due Diligence (CDD)/Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) insights.
  • Research and analyze sanctions-related in new or updated ownership details.
  • Provide timely advice and guidance on sanctions concerns to relevant business units and stakeholders.
  • Review complex ownership related to sanctions, high risk jurisdictions transactions, and escalated issues from various business lines.
  • Support the Sanctions Manager in preparing materials for regulatory exams and assist during exam calls.
  • Document all investigation steps and provide clear reasoning for decisions made.
  • Investigate PEP (Politically Exposed Person) screening alerts, utilizing both internal and external resources.
  • Escalate potential sanctions or AML-related issues to the Sanctions Manager.
  • Facilitate Requests for Information (RFIs) with the Front Office regarding sanctions or PEP cases, when applicable.
  • Maintain and update case files with relevant investigative information.
  • Assist with validating sanctions and PEP alert systems and participate in testing new releases or updates.
Desired candidate profile

  • Sanctions Screening:

    • Transaction Screening: Reviewing and screening transactions (both domestic and international) against sanction lists (e.g., OFAC, UN, EU, HM Treasury) to detect any links to sanctioned individuals, entities, or countries.
    • Customer Screening: Screening customers, counterparties, and business partners to ensure that they are not listed on sanctions lists or involved in prohibited activities.
    • Ongoing Monitoring: Continuously monitoring and screening transactions and customers for updates to sanctions lists and changes in regulations.

  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

    • Sanctions Risk Analysis: Assessing the risk level of customers, transactions, or business activities in terms of exposure to sanctions violations.
    • Investigating Potential Violations: Investigating flagged transactions and customers to assess whether a violation has occurred and whether it requires reporting to regulators.
    • Risk Mitigation: Recommending and implementing measures to mitigate risks associated with violations, such as strengthening due diligence procedures or adjusting business practices.

  • Compliance Reporting and Documentation:

    • Report Suspicious Activities: Preparing and submitting reports to relevant authorities (e.g., regulators, government agencies) when potential sanctions violations are identified. This may involve filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
    • Internal Reporting: Communicating findings and providing regular updates to senior management, compliance teams, and legal departments about sanctions compliance risks and issues.
    • Documentation: Ensuring that all compliance activities, investigations, and decisions are properly documented in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

  • Policy and Procedure Development:

    • Compliance Program Development: Assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's sanctions compliance program, ensuring that it is in line with the latest regulations.
    • Procedure Review: Reviewing and revising compliance procedures and controls to ensure that they remain effective in detecting and preventing sanctions violations.
    • Training and Awareness: Providing training to employees and stakeholders about sanctions compliance requirements, including how to recognize and handle transactions that may involve sanctions risks.

  • Collaboration with Other Departments:

    • Working with Legal and Risk Teams: Collaborating with legal, compliance, and risk management teams to ensure that sanctions risks are fully understood and addressed across the organization.
    • Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinating with departments such as sales, finance, trade, and operations to ensure that sanctions compliance is integrated into the business's operations and decision-making.

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