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Sanction Specialist Temporary

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Job Title: Sanction Specialist

Location: UAE
Industry: Banking / Financial Services

Role Overview

The Sanction Specialist will be responsible for screening, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with international and local sanctions regulations. The role supports the bank’s compliance framework by identifying, escalating, and mitigating sanctions-related risks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform sanctions screening on customers, transactions, and counterparties

  • Review and investigate potential sanctions alerts and escalations

  • Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank, OFAC, UN, EU, and UK sanctions regulations

  • Support periodic sanctions risk assessments and regulatory reporting

  • Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails

  • Work closely with Compliance, AML, and Operations teams

Requirements

  • 3–6 years of experience in sanctions compliance within a bank or financial institution

  • Strong knowledge of global sanctions regimes (OFAC, UN, EU, UK)

  • Experience with sanctions screening tools

  • Good understanding of AML / CFT frameworks

  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Preferred

  • CAMS or equivalent compliance certification

  • Prior experience in UAE banking environment

Job Overview