Senior Analyst - AML Investigations

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Company

hirify.global is a banking organization with an independent Group Compliance & Governance function focused on financial crime prevention, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

What you will do

• Review and analyse transaction-monitoring alerts to identify suspicious activity and escalate cases for investigation.
• Conduct investigations by gathering data, interviewing stakeholders, documenting findings, and supporting regulatory reporting.
• Assess AML risks, analyse customer behaviour and transaction patterns, and recommend control enhancements.
• Prepare Suspicious Transaction Reports for the CBUAE and handle AML and sanctions-related requests from correspondent banks.
• Carry out fund freezes, account blocks, customer exit strategies, account closures, and related MIS updates.
• Maintain complete investigation, decision, and communication records for audit readiness.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in AML or financial crime investigations.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of customer transactions, behaviour patterns, AML typologies, account opening, and customer documentation.
• Understanding of local and international AML regulations, Central Bank requirements, banking systems, reports, and workflows.
• Project management and Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term employment for 3 years.
• Flexible and remote working options are available subject to eligibility and job requirements.
• Medical, group life, and personal accident insurance.
• Paid leave, leave airfare, preferential rates on loans and financial facilities, and staff discounts.
• Children’s education assistance for certain job levels.
• Instructor-led courses, e-learning, on-the-job training, and professional development programs.