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411_3469029<\/p>\n

Title: <\/b> Head of Sanctions <\/h3>\n

\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0648\u0642\u0639: <\/b> Sharjah, United Arab Emirates <\/h3>\n

About the Company <\/b> <\/h3>\n

We are currently supporting a well-established banking organisation in the UAE with the appointment of a Head of Sanctions. This is a senior leadership role within the financial crime function, responsible for shaping and maintaining an effective sanctions risk framework. <\/p>\n

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the bank\u2019s approach to sanctions compliance is robust, aligned with local regulatory expectations, and consistent with global standards. <\/p>\n

\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0647\u0627\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0633\u0627\u0633\u064a\u0629 <\/b> <\/h3>\n
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  • Lead and manage the bank\u2019s sanctions compliance framework, including policies, procedures, and governance structures. <\/li>\n
  • Oversee sanctions screening controls across clients, transactions, and payment flows, ensuring effectiveness and compliance. <\/li>\n
  • Provide expert guidance on complex sanctions-related matters and escalations. <\/li>\n
  • Manage regulatory engagement and act as the key point of contact on sanctions matters. <\/li>\n
  • Monitor developments in international sanctions regimes and implement necessary updates to controls and processes. <\/li>\n
  • Prepare and present reports and dashboards on sanctions risks, control effectiveness, and key issues to senior management. <\/li>\n
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the sanctions team, fostering a strong compliance culture. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062a\u0637\u0644\u0628\u0627\u062a <\/b> <\/h3>\n
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    • Minimum of 5 years\u2019 experience in sanctions within UAE banking, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role. <\/li>\n
    • Hands\u2011on experience with sanctions frameworks, screening systems, and control environments. <\/li>\n
    • Proven experience engaging with regulators in the UAE. <\/li>\n
    • Strong understanding of international sanctions regimes (e.g., OFAC, UN, EU, UK). <\/li>\n
    • Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills. <\/li>\n
    • Bachelor\u2019s degree in Finance, Law, Economics, or a related discipline; relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS) are advantageous. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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