Senior Officer – Sanctions Screening - Abu Dhabi - UAE Labour Law

    UAE Labour Law
    UAE Labour Law Abu Dhabi

    3 days ago

    Description

    We are hiring for 2 key Financial Crime Compliance roles within our expanding team at LM Exchange . If you're UAE-based with exchange-house experience and expertise in sanctions screening or transaction monitoring, apply now to join our dynamic compliance department.

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    • Positions:
      • Senior Officer – Sanctions Screening
      • Senior Officer – Transaction Monitoring
    • Company: LM Exchange
    • Location: UAE (must be currently based in the UAE)
    • Employment Type: Full-Time
    • Salary Range: Competitive & Negotiable

    Requirements

    • For Sanctions Screening:
      • Strong knowledge of local & international sanctions regimes
      • Hands‑on experience tuning screening systems to reduce false positives and improve review quality
    • For Transaction Monitoring:
      • Prior transaction monitoring experience within exchange houses
      • Skills in typology analysis, rule tuning, and data‑driven decision‑making
    • Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
    • Familiarity with UAE AML/CFT regulations and operational best practices

    Responsibilities

    • Sanctions Screening Role:
      • Configure and optimize screening system rules
      • Analyze false‑positive trends and implement tuning strategies
      • Conduct sanctions list updates and periodic system testing
    • Transaction Monitoring Role:
      • Review transaction alerts and perform investigations
      • Develop and refine monitoring scenarios and thresholds
      • Prepare typology reports and recommend process improvements
    • Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, and IT teams to enhance controls
    • Maintain accurate documentation for audit and regulatory reviews

    About the Employer

    LM Exchange is a leading money‑exchange and remittance provider in the UAE, committed to best‑in‑class compliance, customer trust, and innovation. Join us to help safeguard financial integrity across our growing network.

    • End‑of‑service gratuity (Article 51 compliant)

    How to Apply

    Email Your CV:
    Please indicate the role you're applying for in the subject line (Sanctions Screening or Transaction Monitoring).
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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