Capitex

Specializes in rapid FCC staffing solutions

Senior Compliance Officer - Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption, ABAC

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Full-timeSharjah - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of ABAC or compliance experience within UAE banks, including 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, manage competing priorities with minimal supervision, and deliver accurate, well-documented outcomes within agreed timelines.

Responsibilities

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

Senior Compliance Officer - Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC)

Capitex · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · Contract · Posted 2026-01-15

Workplace: on_site

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.

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About the Company

Capitex

Specializes in rapid FCC staffing solutions

Capitex Global provides staffing and recruitment services focused exclusively on financial crime compliance (FCC). Its offerings include Rapid Response Teams that deploy interim specialists within days to handle surges and remediation, Executive Search for discreet global permanent hires, and an Early Careers Programme to train and place emerging FCC professionals. Clients are banks, fintechs, and regulated firms, and Capitex supports them by providing pre-vetted talent across AML, KYC, sanctions, transaction monitoring, fraud, and ABAC, with deployments often in 24–48 hours. The goal is to help financial institutions scale their compliance functions quickly and effectively to meet regulatory requirements and manage financial crime risk.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2021

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