Assistant Manager, Sanctions (UAE National)
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Date posted
November 4, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai
Career level
Assistant Manager
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
Job overview: Commercial Bank of Dubai is seeking a Assistant Manager, Sanctions to join its banking team in the United Arab Emirates. Support the bank’s sanctions compliance activities and help ensure that customers and transactions are handled in line with applicable sanctions requirements. The role contributes to screening oversight, alert assessment, escalation and the maintenance of effective controls. The successful candidate will work with colleagues and stakeholders to support reliable service, sound decisions and the bank’s operating standards. This position is reserved for a UAE National.
Key responsibilities
- Review sanctions-related alerts and referrals, gathering information needed to assess potential matches and transaction concerns.
- Support timely investigation, escalation and documentation of cases in accordance with approved procedures.
- Coordinate with business, operations and compliance teams to obtain customer and payment information.
- Monitor sanctions-related control issues and support the implementation of corrective actions.
- Maintain clear case records and contribute to management information and regulatory reporting when required.
- Keep up to date with relevant sanctions developments and support improvements to screening and review processes.
Requirements and qualifications
- Relevant experience in sanctions compliance, AML, financial-crime controls or banking operations is beneficial.
- Understanding of sanctions screening, escalation procedures and customer due diligence is important.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential when reviewing potential matches.
- Demonstrated ability to organise work, manage priorities and meet agreed deadlines.
- A professional approach, sound judgement and commitment to accuracy and confidentiality are important.
Skills and competencies
- Sanctions screening
- AML and financial-crime awareness
- Case assessment and escalation
- Regulatory compliance
- Investigation and documentation
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.
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