# Financial Crime Control Tester - Sharjah

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

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## Description

**Title: Financial Crime Control Tester - QA**  
**Location:** Banking client (onsite/hybrid as per client’s arrangement)  
**Start Date:** Immediate / ASAP

**About the Role**

Our client, a leading bank, is seeking an experienced professional to support their **Financial Crime Compliance Risk Assessment (FCRA)**. This role will sit within the **second line of defence** compliance function, focusing on **control testing and assurance** across key financial crime areas.

The successful candidate will conduct **design and effectiveness testing** of financial crime controls to ensure regulatory compliance and support the bank’s annual risk assessment obligations.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Perform testing on 8–9 core financial crime controls, including:

-   AML governance
-   Training & awareness
-   Policies & procedures
-   Transaction monitoring
-   Sanctions screening
-   Other FCC programme controls

-   Assess both the **design** (policies, procedures, governance frameworks, reporting lines, system implementations) and **operational effectiveness** (sample testing, alert investigation, quality control) of controls.
-   Document findings, evaluate residual risks, and support reporting requirements as part of the annual FCRA process.
-   Collaborate with the compliance team to provide independent assurance to senior management.
-   Ensure timely delivery of the testing programme within the agreed project duration.

**Requirements**

-   Strong knowledge of **Financial Crime Compliance** (AML, Sanctions, Transaction Monitoring, KYC, Governance, Training, etc.).
-   Experience in **control testing, QA, or compliance monitoring** within a **second line of defence** function.
-   Background in **banking or financial services**.
-   Ability to independently assess policies, procedures, and operational processes.
-   Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
-   Available to start immediately and commit to a **2-month assignment**.

**Nice to Have**

-   Previous experience with **annual Financial Crime Risk Assessments**.
-   Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the Middle East or EU markets.