Legal and Comliance Officer / Manager (Leading Chinese Bank / Emirati Talent ONLY)

Overview

We are currently working with a well-established Chinese bank that entered the UAE market in 2016 and is regulated by CBUAE. With the goal of developing a regional hub for banking activities in the MENA region, the bank has primarily developed its operations through trade finance, bilateral loans, syndication, interbank placement, investment and trading, RMB clearing, and AED clearing.

They are currently seeking Emirati professionals to join their Legal and Compliance department:

• Support implementation of departmental Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorism Financing and Target Financial Sanction (TFS) protocols in accordance with UAE regulatory requirements
• Facilitate compliance reporting and management procedures as specified by Group Head Office directives
• Contribute to Branch internal control operations, including review, tracking and documentation of customer due diligence and sanctions matters
• Support delivery of compliance training programs and conduct system testing
• Maintain comprehensive compliance records and documentation

• UAE National with valid family book and Emirates ID
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to responsibility, reliability, compliance, and attention to detail
• Proven ability to adapt and embrace continuous learning
• Excellence in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative teamwork
• Exemplary record of regulatory compliance and professional integrity
• Adherence to Branch employee management standards
• Understanding of and commitment to Branch policies and position-specific procedures
• Effective support of Department Head initiatives and daily operations
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work outputs within established parameters