Senior Compliance Officer - Financial Crime Compliance (12 Month Contract)

Title: Senior Compliance Officer - Financial Crime Compliance (12-Month Contract)Location: Dubai

About the ClientOur client, a reputable bank in Dubai, is seeking a proactive Senior Compliance Officer specialising in Financial Crime Compliance on a 12-month contract basis. The successful candidate will support transaction monitoring activities to detect suspicious transactions, ensuring compliance with AML regulations and supporting regulatory reporting and audits.

Key ResponsibilitiesSupport end-to-end transaction monitoring process to identify and investigate suspicious activities across multiple product lines.Prepare and escalate high quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with regulatory requirements.Liaise with internal stakeholders and regulators to ensure effective resolution of compliance issues.Support AML compliance audits, reviews, and regulatory inspections related to transaction monitoring.Contribute to continuous improvement of transaction monitoring systems, controls, and policies.

Key RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field.Minimum 3+ years’ experience in AML compliance with a strong focus on transaction monitoring within banking or financial services.Deep knowledge of AML regulations, transaction monitoring systems, and financial crime typologies.Proven ability to investigate and analyse complex transactions and identify potential suspicious activities.Relevant AML certifications such as CAMS or ICA Diploma preferred.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.