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Sanctions Advisory Specialist

Unlock employer United Arab Emirates Direct to Company Under an hour ago · 14 Oct 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $60k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Fully Remote
  • No Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) professional to join the Sanctions Advisory team. This role is a mid-level position that requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative.

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Responsibilities:

  • Be the internal Subject Matter Expertise of sanctions compliance, including risks, controls, industry best practice, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support the Global Head of Sanctions by providing actionable advice to stakeholders across the organization on managing sanctions-related risks and keeping them informed of developments in this area.
  • Continuously monitor the regulatory situation in the region and assist in translating external legal developments into potential policy adjustments.
  • Critically evaluate processes for identifying, documenting, and assessing sanctions risks associated with activities, providing advice and challenge as necessary.
  • Proactively ensure that the organization's entities and employees effectively investigate, mitigate, and remediate any identified sanctions compliance issues in line with policy and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with key internal and external stakeholders to provide a global overview of how sanctions compliance requirements and controls are embedded within the business.

Requirements:

  • BA/BS or JD/Masters preferred.
  • ACAMS or ACFCS certification is preferred.
  • 5+ years of sanctions compliance experience in a global financial institution is highly desirable.
  • Solid knowledge of banking, payment, or crypto compliance frameworks and controls.
  • Ability to work across functional and geographic lines, with strong stakeholder management skills.
  • Flexibility to work with deadlines, capable of acting decisively, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Commitment to adhere to organizational values and ensure behavior is aligned with these values.

Why Join Us

  • Shape the future of finance.
  • Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure.
  • Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative environment with autonomy.
  • Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
  • Competitive salary and company benefits.
  • Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team).

The organization is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, believing that a diverse workforce is fundamental to its success.

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