Senior Compliance Officer - Sanctions Screening
Capitex
| Company | Capitex |
| Category | Legal & Compliance |
| Location | Sharjah |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Contract |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workable) |
Description
The Senior Compliance Officer – Sanctions Screening will oversee sanctions alert reviews and ensure compliance with international and UAE sanctions regulations. Key Responsibilities Review and approve complex sanctions screening alerts Perform quality checks on sanctions investigations Support sanctions policy implementation and adherence Advise on sanctions risks related to customers and transactions Assist with system tuning and scenario optimisation Act as escalation point for high-risk sanctions matters Requirements Minimum 5 years’ proven Sanctions Screening experience in UAE banks Experience handling UN, OFAC, EU, and UAE sanctions Previous senior or supervisory responsibilities Strong regulatory knowledge and independent working capability