Senior Officer – Payments Sanctions Monitoring

About the role

The Senior Officer will lead the Payments Sanctions Monitoring function within FAB’s First Line of Defense, ensuring compliance with sanctions, AML/CTF regulations across local and international operations.

Key responsibilities

• Support implementation of the group‑wide compliance strategy for sanctions payment screening.
• Monitor and test controls, identify gaps, and define risk‑mitigation strategies.
• Review and screen client transactions for sanctions and AML/CTF risks.
• Assess screening capabilities of product platforms and surveillance systems.
• Identify and drive continuous improvements to screening processes, methodologies and parameters.
• Collaborate with Technology, Data & Reporting teams to produce KPI/KRI reports for senior stakeholders and international branches.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, sanctions and AML/CTF policies within the UAE and international jurisdictions.
• Experience in monitoring, control testing and risk appetite management.
• Ability to work closely with second‑line compliance and business lines.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Knowledge of sanctions screening tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with KPI/KRI reporting and data analysis.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks from CBUAE and global governing bodies.