Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Director

Job Description: As a Director of UAE Financial Crime Risk at a globally established international bank in Dubai, you will be responsible for leading the financial crime risk management framework across UAE operations — applying Director-level financial crime expertise to the development, implementation, and oversight of AML, sanctions, and financial crime risk policies aligned with UAE Central Bank and international regulatory standards. UAE Nationals are required for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial crime risk management framework across UAE banking operations at a Director level
• Develop, implement, and oversee AML, sanctions, and financial crime risk policies for UAE-regulated entities
• Engage with UAE Central Bank and relevant regulators on financial crime risk matters and regulatory inquiries
• Manage and develop the UAE financial crime risk team — setting standards and driving programme excellence
• Conduct financial crime risk assessments, control reviews, and governance reporting for senior management
• Coordinate with Global Financial Crime, Legal, and Compliance teams on UAE regulatory alignment
• Oversee SAR/STR filing, sanctions screening governance, and KYC programme effectiveness
• Monitor UAE and global financial crime regulatory developments and update frameworks accordingly

Qualifications Needed:

• UAE National (Emirati) — required for this Director-level UAE Financial Crime Risk role
• Significant Director-level financial crime risk management experience at a major UAE or international bank
• Deep expertise in AML, sanctions, and financial crime risk frameworks for UAE-regulated banking entities
• Strong regulatory engagement, governance, and senior leadership skills
• CAMS or equivalent financial crime qualification required
• Arabic and English communication skills for UAE regulatory and senior stakeholder engagement

What the Company Offers:

• Director UAE Financial Crime Risk Emiratized role at a globally established international bank in Dubai
• UAE financial crime risk leadership mandate with structured Emirati career development and international exposure

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