Senior Compliance Officer - AML Investigations Client of Aventus Global Talent

Title: Senior Compliance Officer - AML Investigations (12 Month Contract)Location: Sharjah About the ClientOur client, a reputable bank in Sharjah, is seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Officer specialising in AML Investigations and Transaction Monitoring. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and investigating suspicious activity, supporting regulatory reporting, and strengthening the bank s financial crime controls Key ResponsibilitiesReview and investigate transaction monitoring alerts across multiple products and customer segmentsConduct investigations into unusual or potentially suspicious transactions and customer activityLiaise with business units and stakeholders to obtain information and supporting documentation for investigationsPrepare and escalate Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) in accordance with internal and regulatory requirementsSupport regulatory reporting, audits, inspections, and responses to regulatory enquiriesAnalyse trends and financial crime typologies to identify emerging risks and recommend control enhancementsContribute to the ongoing improvement of transaction monitoring systems, controls, and procedures Key Requirements