Sanctions High Risk Advisory - Senior Analyst

About the role

The Senior Analyst will support the VP Compliance – Sanctions High Risk Advisory in identifying, investigating and resolving potential sanctions violations across the Group. The role requires in‑depth research, complex analysis and the production of well‑documented findings on breaches and emerging trends.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive investigations into potential sanctions breaches, analysing transactions, customer profiles and related data.
• Gather information on sanctioned entities and individuals using internal and external resources.
• Identify red flags, develop typologies and lead thematic reviews to uncover systemic weaknesses.
• Prepare clear, concise reports with findings, recommendations and proposed actions.
• Stay current with evolving sanctions regulations from international bodies and UAE authorities.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal and Relationship Management teams to provide timely advice.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Banking, Finance or related field; compliance, AML or risk certifications are a plus.
• 2‑3 years of experience in sanctions investigation or a comparable compliance role.
• Strong analytical, research and investigative abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for report preparation.

Required skills

• Sanctions screening tools
• OFAC database
• UN Sanctions List
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)