Transaction Monitoring Analyst – 12‑Month Renewable Contract in Sharjah

About the role

Our client, a leading bank in Sharjah, needs experienced Transaction Monitoring Analysts to clear a backlog of alerts. The role sits in the Second Line of Defence within the Compliance department.

Key responsibilities

• Review, investigate, and resolve Transaction Monitoring alerts from end to end.
• Conduct thorough analysis to identify unusual or suspicious activity.
• Document findings clearly, ensuring all steps of the investigation are well evidenced.
• Escalate cases as needed to the MLRO or senior compliance management.
• Ensure investigations adhere to internal policies, UAE Central Bank regulations, and AML/CFT standards.
• Support process improvement initiatives to reduce future alert backlogs.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years’ end‑to‑end Transaction Monitoring experience within a UAE bank.
• Strong understanding of AML regulations, typologies, and local regulatory requirements.
• Experience working within a Second Line Compliance or Financial Crime team.
• Ability to manage high volumes of alerts accurately and efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic a plus).