Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations of potential sanctions violations, analyzing transaction data and identifying red flags to mitigate risks effectively.
• Review and analyze complex financial transactions, including payments, trade finance, and cross-border activities, to ensure compliance with global sanctions.
• Screen transactions against sanctions lists (OFAC, EU, UN, etc.) using automated systems and manual reviews, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Investigate potential matches identified during screening processes, escalating suspicious activities and preparing detailed reports for further action.

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 3 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.