Transaction Monitoring Analyst - Financial Services - Contract

📌 Job Title: Transaction Monitoring Analyst - Financial Services - Contract📍 Location: Sharjah, UAE🕐 Employment type: Contract, 6 months🌍 Environment: Banking EnvironmentAbout the RoleWe are searching on behalf of our client for this role. This position is not with OVI.In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in transaction monitoring and AML investigations to ensure compliance within the UAE banking and financial services sector. You'll be part of a global team where every member is an equity partner, contributing to a collaborative and innovative environment.Key Responsibilities• Conduct hands-on transaction monitoring and AML investigations within the UAE banking sector.• Investigate alerts by cross-referencing KYC/CDD data, counterparty patterns, payment narratives, and geographic risk.• Recognize and articulate specific AML typologies such as layering, smurfing, and trade-based money laundering.• Write clear, well-evidenced investigation findings that meet QA and regulatory standards.• Maintain a track record of stability in roles, avoiding frequent job changes.Your Profile• Minimum of three years of transaction monitoring and AML investigation experience in the UAE.• Proven ability to investigate beyond the triggering transaction to build a complete picture.• Familiarity with specific AML typologies and the ability to escalate alerts appropriately.• Strong attention to detail and ability to cross-reference multiple data sources.• Ability to write documentation that stands up to scrutiny.What's Offered• A six-month contract with the potential for extension.• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.• Equity partnership in the business.• Exposure to global compliance challenges and solutions.• Supportive team culture with a focus on professional growth.Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in transaction monitoring and AML investigations. You should have a deep understanding of the UAE financial services sector and be able to articulate complex typologies clearly. Your ability to write well-documented findings and maintain stability in your career will set you apart. When you apply to this role, AI may be used to help analyse and format your information so the hiring team can review it more easily.