Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

Job Title: AML Analyst / Transaction Monitoring Specialist Location: Dubai - United Arab Emirates Type: Contract Duration: 12 months (Renewable)Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical AML Analyst to support our financial crime compliance function. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring customer activity, reviewing alerts, investigating suspicious transactions, and escalating potential risks in alignment with AML and sanctions regulations.Key Responsibilities: Conduct timely and accurate reviews of payment screening alerts to identify potential sanctions or OFAC hits.Monitor alerts, transactions, and customer accounts for signs of suspicious activity using our AML transaction monitoring system. Review of payment screening alerts to identify potential sanctions hits.Investigate suspicious activities to identify potential AML concerns and escalate the same to compliance management, including stakeholder management to liaise with Operations.Prepare detailed reports on AML cases, including dispositions and make recommendations to prevent further exposure to Compliance/regulatory risks.Prepare STRs for regulatory reporting and fluency in usage of Go AML and other regulatory systems Consolidate Complaints management and overview Preferred Qualifications: Certification in AML compliance (e.g., CAMS, ICA, CFCS) is a plus.Experience working in a regulated financial institution or fintech environment.