Summary
Emirates Islamic is hiring an EDD Specialist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for its Governance, Consumer & Wealth Management Compliance unit. The role involves conducting enhanced due diligence, investigating customer triggers and referrals, assessing risks, and supporting AML, CTF and sanctions investigations. The specialist will follow up with internal teams, maintain accurate review records and management information, and support remediation and other compliance initiatives. Applicants must be UAE nationals and have at least 5 years of banking experience, including 2–3 years in sanctions compliance; ACAMS or another compliance-related qualification is preferred.
The posting
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Organizational Unit Purpose
The Governance, Consumer & Wealth Management Compliance unit supports the effective management of compliance risks across the business, with focus on Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing and Sanctions requirements. The unit conducts enhanced due diligence, periodic and trigger-based reviews, and compliance monitoring to identify, assess and mitigate potential risks. It ensures cases are properly assigned, tracked, investigated and concluded within established requirements, while maintaining accurate management information and appropriate records. The unit works closely with business and internal stakeholders to address compliance concerns, escalate significant issues and support informed risk-based decisions. It also contributes to strengthening compliance controls and ensuring adherence to Group policies, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
Conduct enhanced due diligence and investigate customer triggers, red flags and referrals, providing clear risk assessments and recommendations.
Follow up with business units and internal departments to obtain required information and ensure timely closure of reviews.
Support AML, CTF and sanctions-related investigations, including transaction analysis and escalation of identified risks or concerns.
Maintain accurate records, trackers, internal watchlists and management information relating to EDD reviews and investigations.
Support the EDD Supervisor with compliance initiatives, remediation activities, projects and ad hoc requirements.
Qualifications
Main Requirements
Experience: Minimum 5 years of overall banking experience, including 2–3 years in a sanction's compliance role.
AML & Sanctions Knowledge: Strong knowledge of AML, transaction monitoring, customer screening, sanctions requirements and related compliance controls.
Regulatory Knowledge: Broad understanding of relevant local and international regulatory requirements.
Skills: Strong analytical, investigative, communication and time-management skills, with high attention to detail.
Qualifications: Secondary and tertiary education, with ACAMS or another compliance-related qualification preferred.