Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
The Senior Specialist- Sanctions Advisory must be able to play a critical role in identifying, investigating, and resolving potential sanctions violations. You will conduct in-depth research, analyze complex information, and develop well-documented findings on potential breaches and thematic trends.
Desired Candidate Profile
· Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Banking or Finance, preferably with certification in compliance, AML, CFT, risk management or internal audit.
· Minimum 3 years of experience in sanctions advisory or a related compliance role.
· Proven analytical skills with the ability to dissect complex information, identify patterns, and develop typologies.
· Excellent research and investigation skills with a strong focus on detail and accuracy.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
· Experience with sanctions screening tools and databases (e.g., UN, UAE, OFAC, EU, and UK Sanctions List)
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
· Working knowledge of Arabic is a plus.