Senior Compliance Officer - Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption

Job description / Role

Description

The Senior Compliance Officer – ABAC will support the implementation and oversight of anti-bribery and anti-corruption controls within the bank.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee ABAC framework implementation and monitoring
• Review high-risk gifts, hospitality, and conflicts of interest
• Conduct ABAC risk assessments and advisory support
• Support investigations and internal reviews
• Provide training and guidance to stakeholders

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ ABAC / Compliance experience within UAE banks, with practical exposure to anti-bribery and corruption controls, investigations support, policy implementation, and advisory activities across business lines.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory expectations, including local compliance requirements, governance standards, reporting considerations, and alignment with internal policies and group frameworks.
• Experience in senior or oversight roles, providing second-line challenge, reviewing higher-risk matters, supporting business stakeholders, and contributing to control enhancements and thematic reviews.
• Ability to operate independently, managing competing priorities with minimal supervision while delivering accurate, well-documented outcomes within agreed timelines.