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📅 Deadline

Rolling Basis (Official)

📍 Mode / Location

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

💰 Stipend / Pay

Not Specified

🎓 Eligibility

Bachelor's/Master's degree (Business, Economics, Law, or related); 12+ years of compliance/regulatory experience in financial services; ICA/CAMS certification preferred; Fluency in English and basic Arabic knowledge.

🛡️ Category

Jobs

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

The Bank of Sharjah is seeking a senior-level Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to oversee the institution's enterprise-wide Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT) compliance framework. This role serves as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, including the CBUAE and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

Key Eligibility Criteria

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 12 years of compliance or regulatory experience within the financial services sector.
Certifications: ICA Certificate or CAMS certification is highly preferred.
Language: Fluency in English is required; basic knowledge of Arabic is necessary.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

Develop and maintain internal AML/CFT policies and conduct Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessments (EWRA).
Analyze suspicious activity and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) with the UAE FIU.
Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory examinations and inquiries.
Provide expert advisory to senior management regarding high-risk customers and products.
Oversee transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and employee training programs.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Not specified. This is a full-time, permanent professional position.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should apply via the official Bank of Sharjah LinkedIn portal. Please ensure your profile is updated with relevant compliance certifications and experience details before submission.