Transaction Monitoring Analyst

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Transaction Monitoring Analyst to join our compliance team in Sharjah on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. You will be responsible for identifying and investigating unusual or potentially suspicious financial activity to ensure compliance with AML regulations and internal policies.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct daily monitoring and review of transactions flagged by the bank’s AML systems.
• Assess alerts against customer profiles, identify red flags and suspicious patterns.
• Investigate escalated alerts and prepare comprehensive case summaries with recommendations.
• Escalate suspicious transactions to the MLRO or Compliance team as required.
• Maintain detailed documentation of investigations and decisions.
• Assist in preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when needed.
• Liaise with Relationship Managers and Compliance Officers to gather additional information.
• Support refinement of internal processes and provide input on emerging AML risks.
• Stay up‑to‑date on AML regulations, Central Bank guidance, and international standards.

Required profile

• Prior experience in transaction monitoring, AML investigations, or financial crime compliance within banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of AML frameworks, risk indicators, and typologies.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency in using transaction monitoring systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.