Compliance Officer - UAE National at Mashreq Careers

, , United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sanctions Screening, Compliance Risk Management, Regulatory Investigation, Core Banking Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Influencing Skills, Analytical Thinking, Reporting, Risk Identification, Policy Adherence

Industry

Banking

Description

* Interpret domestic and international sanctions (UAE, US, UK, EU, UN etc.) and maintain sufficient awareness and knowledge of Sanctions that impact the bank and/or its branches or subsidiaries. * Conduct investigation of complex and high-risk Sanctions alerts as per the regulatory requirements and in accordance with internal Compliance policies and procedures. * Ensure full adherence to Group Sanctions Policy, including but not limited to related Sanctions Guidance and operating procedures. * Support Compliance Manager in identifying Sanctions risk themes and trends and improve sanctions risk management capability. * Review and disposition of Sanctions screening alerts through effective investigation and adherence to policies, standards and procedures. Highlight concerns, trends and patterns to Compliance Manager. * Coordinate with the business units in relation to resolution of alerts and client information. * Handle Sanctions referrals as per the Bank’s policy, ensuring no breach of the applicable sanctions policies, standards and guidance. * Provide effective support and maintain metrics as per internal procedures; prepare monthly and adhoc management reports. * Identify and escalate areas requiring attention or strengthening and recommend changes and improvements in line with industry standards and applicable regulations. Experience * Degree in Finance or Related * 2+ years experience in Compliance ideally in a highly rated bank * Clear understanding of relevant business and operations processes that support sanctions screening. * Good understanding of core banking and Sanctions screening systems and their interaction / use. * Compliance risk professional with experience in one or more risk compliance roles including relevant Sanctions experience. * Knowledge of Sanctions regulations and guidance. * Lateral thinker with an ability to interpret and solve complex issues. * Excellent communicator with strong inter-personal and influencing skills. * Ability to adapt to change and provide inputs where necessary. * Effective team player with ability to work collaboratively. * Professional qualification (like CAMS, CGSS) is desirable.

Responsibilities

The Compliance Officer is responsible for interpreting domestic and international sanctions and conducting investigations into high-risk alerts. They will ensure adherence to Group Sanctions Policy and support the Compliance Manager in identifying risk themes and trends.