Assistant Manager, Sanctions (UAE National)

Act as an escalation point for sanctions alerts and support accurate, risk-based decisions within service-level requirements. The role includes sanctions alert review, process enhancement, advisory support to business units, correspondent-bank queries, dual-use goods and export-control considerations, and compliance with sanctions regimes and local requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day activities associated with Assistant Manager, Sanctions (UAE National), maintaining agreed quality, service and control standards.
• Coordinate with relevant business, operations, technology, risk, compliance and support teams to complete activities accurately and on time.
• Review information, identify issues and escalate material risks, exceptions or delays through the appropriate governance channels.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, trackers and management information required for operational oversight and audit readiness.
• Support process improvements, root-cause analysis and implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Apply Bank policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and information-security controls to all assigned activities.
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide clear, timely communication.
• Contribute to team objectives, performance reporting, service improvements and other responsibilities assigned by management.

Requirements

• Relevant bachelor’s degree and experience in sanctions, AML, compliance, financial crime or banking operations.
• Strong understanding of international sanctions regimes and sanctions-screening controls.
• High attention to detail, sound judgement and ability to manage escalated cases.

Skills

Sanctions Screening, AML, Financial Crime, Compliance, Alert Review, Correspondent Banking, Export Controls, Risk Assessment

Employment Details

• Company: Commercial Bank of Dubai
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Industry: Banking

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate should be commercially aware, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a regulated banking environment. The role requires sound judgement, clear communication and the ability to prioritize competing requests while protecting customer information and the Bank’s interests. Candidates should be able to work collaboratively across functions, challenge issues constructively and maintain accurate documentation throughout the work cycle.

Performance Focus

Success in the role will be demonstrated through timely delivery, high-quality work, effective risk and control management, responsive stakeholder service, accurate reporting and continuous improvement of processes. Applicants should review the original LinkedIn posting for any role-specific conditions, experience thresholds or programme eligibility requirements that may apply.