EDD Specialist UAEN Only

Organizational Unit Purpose

The Governance, Consumer & Wealth Management Compliance unit supports the effective management of compliance risks across the business, with focus on Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing and Sanctions requirements. The unit conducts enhanced due diligence, periodic and trigger-based reviews, and compliance monitoring to identify, assess and mitigate potential risks. It ensures cases are properly assigned, tracked, investigated and concluded within established requirements, while maintaining accurate management information and appropriate records. The unit works closely with business and internal stakeholders to address compliance concerns, escalate significant issues and support informed risk-based decisions. It also contributes to strengthening compliance controls and ensuring adherence to Group policies, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Main Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of overall banking experience, including 2–3 years in a sanctions compliance role.

• AML & Sanctions Knowledge: Strong knowledge of AML, transaction monitoring, customer screening, sanctions requirements and related compliance controls.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Broad understanding of relevant local and international regulatory requirements.

• Skills: Strong analytical, investigative, communication and time-management skills, with high attention to detail.

• Qualifications: Secondary and tertiary education, with ACAMS or another compliance-related qualification preferred.