# Senior Compliance Officer - Sanctions Screening

**Company:** [Capitex](null/companies/fyTvohmgE6kgzHevx5YsFc.md)
**Location:** Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Contract

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## Description

The Senior Compliance Officer – Sanctions Screening will oversee sanctions alert reviews and ensure compliance with international and UAE sanctions regulations.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Review and approve complex sanctions screening alerts
-   Perform quality checks on sanctions investigations
-   Support sanctions policy implementation and adherence
-   Advise on sanctions risks related to customers and transactions
-   Assist with system tuning and scenario optimisation
-   Act as escalation point for high-risk sanctions matters

## Requirements

-   Minimum **5 years’ proven Sanctions Screening experience** in **UAE banks**
-   Experience handling UN, OFAC, EU, and UAE sanctions
-   Previous senior or supervisory responsibilities
-   Strong regulatory knowledge and independent working capability