Compliance Officer - Transaction Monitoring

Compliance Officer - Transaction Monitoring (12 Month Contract)

We are looking for an experienced Compliance Officer on a 12-month contract to focus on Transaction Monitoring at a leading UAE bank. The role involves reviewing, investigating, and reporting suspicious activity, collaborating closely with Sanctions, KYC/AML, and Client Acceptance teams.

• Conduct transaction monitoring and investigate alerts according to regulations and internal policies.
• Escalate suspicious activity and prepare clear reports for management and regulators.
• Work with other compliance teams to ensure full coverage.
• Assist in refining TM rules and processes to improve detection.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support audits or regulatory reviews.

• Experience in transaction monitoring or financial crime compliance within UAE banks/financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of UAE AML, KYC, and financial crime regulations.
• Familiarity with TM systems (Actimise, FICO, NICE, or similar) is a plus.
• CAMS or ICA certifications preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to spot patterns of suspicious activity.