Role overview
Join Tamara’s Compliance team as an AML Transaction Monitoring Ops specialist, part of our Builders Program for early-career Emirati talent. You’ll perform critical Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing activities to ensure compliance with UAE regulatory requirements and protect the integrity of our financial system.
Key responsibilities
- Review and investigate AML alerts from transaction monitoring systems, identifying suspicious patterns and determining appropriate closure or escalation actions
- Perform customer onboarding reviews to verify accurate and complete KYC documentation for individuals and entities
- Conduct name screening for customers and counterparties against sanctions, politically exposed persons, and adverse media lists
- Support enhanced due diligence processes for higher-risk customers and investigate potential screening matches
- Liaise with the MLRO on suspicious transaction reporting and escalations to the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit
- Contribute to AML training, awareness initiatives, and periodic control testing
Requirements
- 0 to 2 years of experience in Compliance, AML, CFT, or Financial Crime within financial services, fintech, or banking
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field
- Strong analytical and investigative skills with ability to identify financial crime risks and patterns
- Proficiency in Arabic and English for coordination with internal teams and regulatory stakeholders
- Emirati National status required
- Understanding of AML/CFT frameworks and familiarity with UAE regulations is advantageous
How to apply
Use the Apply button to view the official job posting and submit your application on Tamara's careers site.
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