Senior Officer - Payments Sanctions Monitoring

Job Overview

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking a Senior Officer - Payments Sanctions Monitoring to support the implementation of the Bank’s Group-wide Compliance strategy. This part-time role involves managing the Sanctions Payment Screening team, ensuring vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other departments.

Company Overview

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is a leading bank in the UAE, committed to providing excellent financial services and maintaining high standards of regulatory compliance. FAB operates both locally and internationally, focusing on continuous improvement and adherence to global standards.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Part-time
• Qualifications: Diploma / Higher Diploma
• Experience: Mid-Senior level

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Bank’s Group-wide Compliance strategy.
• Manage the Sanctions Payment Screening team.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvements to Sanctions Payment Screening related systems.
• Recommend and implement optimizations to screening methodologies and parameters.
• Ensure timely delivery of MI related to Sanctions Payment Screening.
• Manage reporting for International Branches and match their reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Complete knowledge of regulatory compliance, Sanctions, and AML policies & guidelines.
• Understanding of industry-specific screening methodologies and available technological arrangements.
• Ability to contribute to future revisions of FAB Compliance policy & guidelines.
• Knowledge of changing and evolving regulations laid down by CBUAE and international governing bodies.
• Experience with control environment, control appropriateness and effectiveness, and control testing tools.
• Strong understanding of monitoring and control testing tools and techniques.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading bank in the UAE.
• Exposure to international banking standards and practices.
• Contribution to the continuous improvement of compliance processes.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.