Assistant Manager, AML Investigations (UAE National)

Job overview: Commercial Bank of Dubai is seeking a Assistant Manager, AML Investigations (UAE National) to join its banking team in the United Arab Emirates. Handle complex anti-money laundering and financial-crime investigations, ensuring that cases are assessed thoroughly and documented to a high standard. The role supports suspicious-activity decisions, quality oversight and the continuous improvement of investigative controls. The successful candidate will work with colleagues and stakeholders to support reliable service, sound decisions and the bank’s operating standards. This vacancy is intended for UAE Nationals.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate complex alerts and referrals by reviewing transaction flows, customer relationships, counterparties and ownership structures.
• Conduct adverse-media, sanctions and open-source intelligence checks to support evidence-based case assessments.
• Prepare investigation reports with clear analysis, conclusions and recommendations for escalation or closure.
• Assess whether activity should be referred for suspicious transaction or suspicious activity reporting consideration.
• Review complex cases, provide guidance to analysts and support consistent investigation quality.
• Identify emerging financial-crime patterns and contribute to stronger monitoring rules, procedures and control improvements.

Requirements and qualifications

• This position is reserved for a UAE National.
• Candidates should have 5–8 years of experience in AML, Financial Crime Compliance, Transaction Monitoring or AML Investigations in banking or financial services.
• At least 2–3 years handling complex investigations, suspicious-activity assessments and high-risk customer reviews is specified.
• CAMS, ICA, CFCS or an equivalent professional certification is preferred.

Skills and competencies

• AML and CFT investigations
• Transaction monitoring
• Sanctions and adverse-media research
• STR/SAR assessment
• Case review and stakeholder management

Employment details

Employment details: This is a full time opportunity with Commercial Bank of Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position is intended for candidates who can meet the responsibilities and service standards described above. Employment conditions and compensation can be discussed during the recruitment process.