Sanctions Compliance specialist

1 week ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Adecco Full time

Job Title:
Compliance Specialist

Location:
Dubai, UAE

Contract Duration:
6-month contract (possibility of extension based on business needs)

Employment Type:
Adecco payroll

Adecco is currently hiring a
Compliance Specialist
to support the Global Export and Sanctions Compliance team of a leading multinational technology company. The selected candidate will play a key role in conducting investigations, reviews, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to global sanctions and export regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct reviews and investigations to resolve potential matches generated by sanctions systems.
  • Investigate customers, business partners, and transactions in line with established policies, procedures, and SLAs.
  • Escalate unusual findings related to sanctions, terrorist financing, or other criminal activities.
  • Perform independent research using internal and external databases to evaluate and close alerts.
  • Document findings thoroughly and maintain accurate investigation records.
  • Collaborate effectively across teams and communicate clearly in both written and verbal form.
  • Support special projects, record-keeping, and compliance program improvements.
  • Manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Proven experience in sanctions, AML, or terrorist financing investigations.
  • Experience with
    SAP GTS screening systems
    or similar tools.
  • Strong knowledge of
    OFAC, UK, and EU sanctions laws and regulations
    .
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and ethical judgment skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in
    Apple applications (Numbers, Pages, Keynote)
    and
    MS Office (Excel, Word)
    .
  • Knowledge of
    U.S. Export Administration Regulations
    is a plus.


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