Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end domestic screening process, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Develop and implement screening strategies to identify and mitigate potential risks, including fraud, security threats, and reputational damage.
• Lead a team of screening specialists, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to foster a high-performing team.
• Conduct in-depth investigations into high-risk cases, analyzing data, and synthesizing information to reach accurate conclusions.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:

  • Good understanding of UN, EU, UK and US (OFAC) / Export Controls Sanctions regulations.

  • Good knowledge and experience reviewing of Payments, Trade transactions and Name screening.

  • Proficient in writing with Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Report Writing Skills

  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

  • Able to work independently as well as in a team.

  • Ability to work on MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

  • Fluent in English (Ability to read and communicate in Arabic Language will be an added advantage)

  Additional Skills

  • Experience in using Compliance screening systems.

  Previous experience:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree from university in any relevant field.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in banking or financial services sector of which a minimum of 2 years of experience in Sanctions Payments Screening Role.

  • Relevant compliance certification such as ACAMS, CGSS,ICA etc.