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

Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates on site Until 8/22/2026 5+ years exp First posted January 15, 2026 Last posted January 15, 2026
Job 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.

About this role

Summary

Support anti-bribery and anti-corruption controls, oversight, risk assessments, and training.

Job title

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

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

banking

Location requirements

Sharjah, UAE; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

ABACcomplianceinvestigationsregulatory knowledgepolicy implementation

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

ABACcomplianceinvestigationsregulatory requirementspolicy implementation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

On-site City