Assistant Manager - Sanctions Advisory

Assistant Manager – Sanctions Advisory and Investigations

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About the business area, Group Compliance & Governance:

Compliance is an independent function at ADCB which takes an active approach to risk management and monitoring, ensuring the Bank complies with applicable laws, regulations, rules and market standards. The Group creates, implements and monitors policies and procedures designed to prevent or detect financial crime and any compliance breaches of the Bank, its employees and clients. It also monitors and measures the impact of conduct risk and compliance on the Bank’s risk appetite and profile.

In this role, your key responsibilities include:

• Provide proactive guidance to business units on high-value or complex transactions to ensure sanctions compliance and mitigate regulatory risk
• Lead and coordinate investigations into potential sanctions breaches, ensuring thorough analysis, documentation, and timely resolution of cases
• Conduct sanctions risk assessments for new products, services, and counterparties, recommending controls to reduce exposure
• Act as a key point of contact for regulatory inquiries and audits related to sanctions, ensuring accurate and timely responses
• Prepare and present detailed reports on sanctions investigations, advisory cases, and emerging risks to senior management and governance committees
• Develop and deliver sanctions compliance awareness sessions for business units to strengthen understanding and adherence 
• Manage self and team in line with ADCB’s people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximise own and employee contribution to business performance
• Organise and supervise the activities and work of the team to ensure that targets and objectives are achieved and the business plan is delivered in line with the required policies, processes, procedures and systems
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The ideal candidate should have the following experience

• At least 4 years of experience in Compliance, Sanctions Advisory, or Financial Crime Investigations within Banking or Financial Services, including exposure to complex advisory and investigation cases
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field
• Preferred certifications: ACAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or equivalent
• Advanced understanding of sanctions regulations and advisory practices Expertise in investigative techniques and case management Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (OFAC, UN, UAE Central Bank)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management Ability to interpret regulatory changes and translate them into actionable guidance Familiarity with sanctions screening systems and investigation tools
• Leadership and team coordination Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in time-sensitive environments

What we offer:

Competitive Salary:Additionally, all employees are eligible to participate in one of our rewarding variable pay plans.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: This includes market-leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, employee preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance (for certain job levels).

Flexible and Remote Working Options: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, subject to eligibility and job requirements.

 Learning and Development Opportunities: We value and facilitate continuous learning and personal development through a variety of exciting learning opportunities, such as structured instructor-led courses, a comprehensive e-learning catalog, on-the-job training, and professional development programs.