💼 Full-Time Position

Head of Sanctions

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Confidential
📍 abu dhabi, abu dhabi, United-Arab-Emirates
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Location
abu dhabi, United-Arab-Emirates
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Posted
June 20, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

About the Company

We are currently supporting a well‑established banking organisation in the UAE with the appointment of a Head of Sanctions. This is a senior leadership role within the financial crime function responsible for shaping and maintaining an effective sanctions risk framework. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the bank s approach to sanctions compliance is robust, aligned with local regulatory expectations and consistent with global standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the bank s sanctions compliance framework including policies, procedures and governance structures.
  • Oversee sanctions screening controls across clients, transactions and payment flows ensuring effectiveness and compliance.
  • Provide expert guidance on complex sanctions‑related matters and escalations.
  • Manage regulatory engagement and act as the key point of contact on sanctions matters.
  • Monitor developments in in...