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Specialist - Payment Sanctions Monitoring at GSSTech Group
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Sanctions Screening, Regulatory Adherence, Alert Investigation, Due Diligence, Record Keeping, AML, CTF, Risk Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Process Improvement, Compliance Projects, Audit Recommendations, Data Analysis, Collaboration, Financial Crime

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description
We are looking for a Specialist in Payment Sanctions Monitoring to support the bank’s First Line of Defence (FLOD) Compliance Operations. The role focuses on Sanctions (Payments) Screening, regulatory adherence, alert investigation, and supporting continuous improvement of monitoring systems across UAE and International branches. Key Responsibilities Conduct First & Second Level investigations on payment sanctions screening alerts and document rationale. Escalate unresolved alerts to relevant Risk & Control or Group Compliance teams. Perform enhanced due diligence, gather data from internal/external databases, and maintain proper record keeping. Support business lines by reviewing transactions for Sanctions, AML, and CTF risks. Collaborate with Technology, Data & Reporting teams to deliver MI, KPIs, and KRIs on time. Stay updated on CBUAE, Executive Office, and international sanctions regulations. Contribute to process improvements, system enhancements, and compliance projects. Support implementation of audit and compliance recommendations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Management, Banking, Finance, or related field. Certifications in compliance, sanctions screening, AML/KYC, financial crime, or risk preferred. Minimum 2 years’ banking experience (1 year in Compliance preferred). Strong knowledge of Sanctions & AML/CTF regulations across global regimes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
The Specialist will conduct investigations on payment sanctions screening alerts and escalate unresolved alerts to relevant teams. They will also support business lines by reviewing transactions for Sanctions, AML, and CTF risks.