An excellent opportunity is available with a leading commercial banking organisation based in Abu Dhabi offering a range of products and services for a Sanctions Manager to manage and maintain operational queues and staff.

Reporting to the Head of Sanctions Advisory you will identify key advisory queries and concerns, review and respond in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Seek guidance, advice and discuss performance of both themselves and direct reports
• Training and awareness of all sanctions screening staff.
• To work with and provide support to various compliance units and receive information and analysis.
• Maintain daily operational dashboards
• To review and update Sanctions policies and procedures as per the defined timelines, including adhoc requirements and or events such as geopolitical or regulatory changes.
• Review and complete Regulatory GAP Assessments.
• Communication and awareness of sanctions events, changes and prohibitions by way of MEMO or Circulars.
• Research and trend analysis of key risks and typologies
• The management and completion of the Sanctions and risk assessments.

The Sanctions Manager will possess excellent experience in Sanctions compliance and experience of having led or managed an operations or compliance team within a banking and financial services environment. You will ideally hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject. You will possess an excellent understanding of local/international and Central Bank rules and regulatory requirements specific to Sanctions, an understanding of banking systems, reports and workflows with ability to interpret and present reports pertaining to Sanctions risk and geopolitical risk events including providing solutions, key metrics and outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity in the UAE. Please apply now or for further information contact Kayte Short at Robert Walters at kayte.short@robertwalters.com