Senior Compliance Officer - Transaction Monitoring

Our UAE banking client is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer – Transaction Monitoring to support and oversee transaction monitoring activities, ensuring compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations and internal financial crime frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Review and approve complex transaction monitoring alerts and cases Provide guidance and quality assurance to Compliance Officers within the TM team Ensure timely escalation of suspicious activity in line with AML/CTF policies Support SAR/STR preparation and submission where required Assist with tuning, optimisation, and rule effectiveness reviews Act as a subject matter expert for transaction monitoring processes Liaise with MLRO, Compliance Management, and internal stakeholders Requirements Mandatory Eligibility Criteria Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in Transaction Monitoring within UAE banks Prior experience in senior or supervisory roles with increased responsibility Strong understanding of UAE AML, CBUAE regulations, and typologies Ability to work independently with minimal supervision