Lead Compliance

Mashreq

Lead Compliance role interpreting and investigating sanctions, ensuring adherence to compliance policies and managing risks at MashreqBank Egypt.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇪🇬 EgyptSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in interpreting and managing domestic and international sanctions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Capable of conducting thorough investigations and providing actionable insights to enhance sanctions risk management.

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Sanctions Regulations KnowledgeCompliance Risk ManagementSanctions InvestigationACAMS CertificationRecord Keeping

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Hard Skills

Sanctions InterpretationRisk ComplianceSanctions ScreeningRegulatory RequirementsPolicy AdherenceData AnalysisMetrics ReportingAlert ResolutionTrend AnalysisRecord Retention

Soft Skills

Lateral ThinkingProblem SolvingAttention to DetailCommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAMSCGSS

Industry Keywords

Banking ComplianceSanctions PolicyCompliance ProceduresRisk ThemesInternal Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interpret domestic and international sanctions (UAE, US, UK, EU, UN etc.) and maintain sufficient awareness and knowledge of Sanctions that impact the bank and/or its branches or subsidiaries.
Conduct investigation of complex and high-risk Sanctions alerts as per the regulatory requirements and in accordance with internal Compliance policies and procedures.
Ensure full adherence to Group Sanctions Policy, including but not limited to related Sanctions Guidance and operating procedures.
Support Compliance Manager in identifying Sanctions risk themes and trends and improve sanctions risk management capability.
Review and disposition of Sanctions screening alerts through effective investigation and adherence to policies, standards and procedures. Highlight concerns, trends and patterns to Compliance Manager.
Coordinate with the business units in relation to resolution of alerts and client information.
Handle Sanctions referrals as per the Bank’s policy, ensuring no breach of the applicable sanctions policies, standards and guidance.
Provide effective support and maintain metrics as per internal procedures; prepare monthly and adhoc management reports.
Identify and escalate areas requiring attention or strengthening and recommend changes and improvements in line with industry standards and applicable regulations.
Record keeping
All records of the unit must be kept in a confidential and secure state
Adhere to record retention policy and the SOP guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 + years banking experience including compliance experience.
Compliance risk professional with experience in one or more risk compliance roles including relevant Sanctions experience.
Knowledge of Sanctions regulations and guidances.
Lateral thinker with an ability to interpret and solve complex issues.
Professional qualification (like ACAMS, CGSS) is desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Maintain effective working relationships with Business, Operations and other Compliance functions.
Assist in Compliance projects as and when required including effective deployment of system and procedural changes as required.
Effective knowledge of the Bank’s Compliance, Sanctions, AML and KYC / CDD policies and procedures.