Senior Officer – Payments Sanctions Monitoring

Job Overview

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking a Senior Officer for Payments Sanctions Monitoring in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this part-time role, you will be crucial in ensuring compliance with sanctions regulations and protecting the bank from financial crime risks.

Company Overview

FAB, the UAE's largest bank and one of the world's largest financial institutions offers an extensive range of tailor-made solutions, and products and services, to provide a customised banking experience. Through its strategic offerings, it looks to meet the banking needs of customers across the world via its market-leading Corporate and Investment Banking and Personal Banking franchises. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, in Khalifa Business Park, the bank's international network spans over 19 countries, across the world, providing the global relationships, expertise and financial strength to support local, regional and international businesses seeking to do business at home and abroad. In line with its commitment to put customers first, to Grow Stronger, FAB will continually invest in people and technology to create the most customer-friendly banking experience and will support the growth ambitions of its stakeholders across the global network in which the bank operates. To empower its customers and clients to Grow Stronger, FAB is initiating a powerful movement, which goes beyond banking. The Grow Stronger movement represents the bank's promise to support its stakeholders' goals and growth ambitions, providing ideas, tools and expertise to help them become stronger, today and in the future. Through a strong, diversified balance sheet, leading efficiency and a solid corporate governance structure in place, FAB is set to drive growth forward.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Part-time
• Qualifications: None / Open to all applicants
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough monitoring of payment transactions for sanctions compliance.
• Investigate and escalate suspicious activities related to sanctions breaches.
• Ensure adherence to all local and international sanctions regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance sanctions screening systems and processes.
• Maintain detailed records of investigations and compliance activities.
• Provide expert advice on sanctions-related queries and issues.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sanctions monitoring, financial crime, or compliance within the banking sector.
• Strong understanding of international sanctions regimes (e.g., OFAC, UN, EU).
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CAMS) are a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading financial institution in the UAE.
• Gain valuable experience in a critical compliance function.
• Flexible part-time working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work in a diverse and multicultural environment.