Sanctions Specialist
2 days ago
Ready to put your expertise in payment screening to the test and make an impact in the world of financial crime compliance If you have a sharp eye for detail and a passion for regulatory compliance, we want to hear from you
Were looking for a Payment Screening Specialist to join our team and help us stay ahead of financial crime risks. In this role, you will be responsible for investigating escalated alerts related to sanctions, adverse media, and Politically Exposed Person (PEP) matches. Your investigative skills, deep knowledge of regulatory requirements, and ability to work cross-functionally will make you a key player in our efforts to maintain a secure financial environment.
What Youll Be Doing:
Investigate escalated alerts from the bank&aposs payment screening system for sanctions, adverse media, internal watchlist, and PEP matches.
Work closely with the Sanction unit and other stakeholders to handle cases and ensure thorough investigation.
Gather intelligence from internal databases, external resources, and publicly available information to build comprehensive case files.
Escalate positive sanction matches to the MLRO for regulatory reporting (PNMR or FFR).
Maintain detailed documentation of reviews and actions taken for audit and regulatory review.
Assist with internal and external audits related to payment screening activities.
Evaluate the risk of customers and transactions, making recommendations for actions like account closures or fund freezes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (compliance, legal, operations, fraud, etc.) to coordinate investigations.
Stay up to date on changes in sanctions laws and trends to ensure the bank&aposs compliance framework remains effective.
Contribute feedback on policies, procedures, and systems to improve our overall sanctions compliance efforts.
What Were Looking For:
Bachelors degree in finance, business, law, or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
Sanctions certifications (e.g., CGSS) are highly desirable.
3-5 years of experience in payment screening, compliance, or financial crime roles within a financial institution.
Hands-on experience with screening tools (e.g., World-Check, Dow Jones, Actimize).
Strong understanding of sanctions regulations (e.g., CBUAE, OFAC, EU, UN sanctions).
Detail-oriented with a keen ability to work with large datasets and complex screening systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skillscomfortable drafting detailed reports and collaborating across teams.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skillsable to influence senior management and work across departments.
High level of integrity and discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
Creative problem solverable to develop innovative solutions and build effective business relationships quickly.
Fluent in both Arabic and English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Whats in it for You
Be part of something BIGjoin a leading fintech disrupting the MENA banking scene.
Thrive in a high-performance, diverse culture with team members from over 40 nationalities.
Flex your work-life balance with hybrid working, 28 holidays + up to 14 national holidays.
Enjoy top-notch perks like private health & life insurance, and more
Ready to Make an Impact
If you&aposre ready to take your career to the next level in payment screening and compliance, we want YOU Apply now to join our dynamic team and contribute to a secure and compliant financial environment.
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