Sanctions Screening Investigator or Team Lead - Banking - Full-time Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates · Full Time Posted 2026-09-29 📌 Job Title: Sanctions Screening Investigator or Team Lead - Banking - Full-time📍 Location: Sharjah, UAE🕐 Employment type: Full-time🌍 Environment: Banking Environment About the Role We are hiring pure sanctions professionals for a Sharjah-based bank at both Investigator and Team Lead levels. This role is entirely focused on sanctions, with an emphasis on name and payments screening, rather than being part of a broader AML or transaction monitoring remit. Key Responsibilities Review and investigate sanctions alerts from name and payments screening systems. Conduct payments screening investigations and escalate true matches in line with bank policy. Analyse hits against OFAC, UN, EU, UK OFSI, UAETL, and other applicable regimes. Document investigations clearly and support STR/SAR decisions where required. (Team Lead) Oversee investigation quality, mentor investigators, and partner with Compliance/FCC on complex cases and process standards. Your Profile Must currently be in a pure sanctions role (name screening and payments screening), not sanctions as a side component of AML/TM. Prior AML/TM experience is fine; current sanctions expertise is mandatory. Strong knowledge of global sanctions frameworks and payments-related typologies. Experience in banking or regulated financial services (UAE preferred). Comfortable working full-time on-site in Sharjah. Team Lead candidates: proven experience leading or senioring a dedicated sanctions team. What's Offered Investigator: up to AED 25,000 per month. Team Lead: up to AED 35,000 per month. Permanent position. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a dedicated sanctions professional with a strong background in payments screening and a deep understanding of global sanctions frameworks. You should be ready to work on-site in Sharjah and bring a proactive approach to managing sanctions alerts. Team Lead candidates will also have a proven track record of leading a team in a similar environment. When you apply to this role, AI may be used to help analyse and format your information so the hiring team can review it more easily. Frequently asked questionsHow do I apply for the Sanctions Screening Investigator or Team Lead - Banking - Full-time role?You can apply directly on this page — submit your CV and contact details through the application form, no account required.