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Senior Compliance Officer - Sanctions Screening

Capitex
CompanyCapitex
CategoryLegal & Compliance
LocationSharjah
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentContract
LevelSenior
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted15 Jan 2026
Last verified11 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (workable)
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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