<p><strong>Title: </strong>Senior Compliance Officer - Transaction Monitoring (12-Month Contract)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Dubai</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Client</strong></p><p>Our client, a reputable bank in Dubai, is seeking a proactive Senior Compliance Officer specialising in Transaction Monitoring on a 12-month contract basis. The successful candidate will support transaction monitoring activities to detect suspicious transactions, ensuring compliance with AML regulations and supporting regulatory reporting and audits.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support end-to-end transaction monitoring process to identify and investigate suspicious activities across multiple product lines.</li><li>Prepare and escalate high quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with regulatory requirements.</li><li>Liaise with internal stakeholders and regulators to ensure effective resolution of compliance issues.</li><li>Support AML compliance audits, reviews, and regulatory inspections related to transaction monitoring.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement of transaction monitoring systems, controls, and policies.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field.</li><li>Minimum 3+ years’ experience in AML compliance with a strong focus on transaction monitoring within banking or financial services.</li><li>Deep knowledge of AML regulations, transaction monitoring systems, and financial crime typologies.</li><li>Proven ability to investigate and analyse complex transactions and identify potential suspicious activities.</li><li>Relevant AML certifications such as CAMS or ICA Diploma preferred.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><p></p>