153 Contract Monitoring jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Title : Transaction Monitoring Analyst – Backlog Project (Contract)

Engagement Type : Contract / Temporary

Duration : 3–6 months (with possible extension)

Start Date : Immediate or ASAP

Rate : Competitive (based on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Transaction Monitoring Analysts to join a fast-paced financial crime project for a leading financial institution in Dubai . This is a contract-based role focused on clearing a significant backlog of transaction monitoring alerts in line with internal policies and local regulatory expectations.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in transaction monitoring, a good understanding of AML typologies, and a high level of accuracy and efficiency under time-sensitive conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and investigate large volumes of transaction monitoring alerts related to potential suspicious activity.
• Identify unusual patterns, behaviors, or red flags using pre-set rules and AML typologies.
• Conduct initial investigations, document rationale, and close false positives or escalate genuine suspicious cases.
• Draft clear and concise alert narratives and escalation summaries as per policy.
• Work within tight SLAs and productivity targets to support backlog clearance objectives.
• Collaborate with team leads, quality assurance teams, and compliance where necessary.
• Ensure full auditability of all work completed and maintain compliance with internal procedures and regulatory standards.

Key Requirements

• 1–3 years' experience in AML transaction monitoring roles, preferably within a financial institution or consultancy.
• Working knowledge of UAE regulatory expectations and international AML frameworks (e.g., FATF, Wolfsberg).
• Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems (e.g., Actimize, SAS AML, FICO, or similar platforms).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in identifying suspicious patterns or potential financial crime.
• Proven ability to manage high alert volumes and meet daily review targets.
• Clear written communication skills, particularly in drafting alert closures and escalation justifications.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field.
• AML certifications such as CAMS , ICA , or equivalent are desirable.
• Arabic language proficiency is a plus, but not required.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact financial crime project.
• Work with a leading bank or consultancy operating in the UAE.
• Exposure to regional AML regulatory practices and large-scale alert environments.

We are seeking a seasoned Transaction Monitoring expert to join our financial crime project. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and investigating large volumes of transaction monitoring alerts related to potential suspicious activity.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in transaction monitoring, a good understanding of AML typologies, and a high level of accuracy and efficiency under time-sensitive conditions.

This is a contract-based role focused on clearing a significant backlog of transaction monitoring alerts in line with internal policies and local regulatory expectations.

The selected individual will be working within a fast-paced environment, collaborating with team leads, quality assurance teams, and compliance where necessary.

• Review and investigate large volumes of transaction monitoring alerts related to potential suspicious activity.
• Identify unusual patterns, behaviors, or red flags using pre-set rules and AML typologies.
• Conduct initial investigations, document rationale, and close false positives or escalate genuine suspicious cases.
• Draft clear and concise alert narratives and escalation summaries as per policy.
• Work within tight SLAs and productivity targets to support backlog clearance objectives.
• Collaborate with team leads, quality assurance teams, and compliance where necessary.
• Ensure full auditability of all work completed and maintain compliance with internal procedures and regulatory standards.

• 1-3 years' experience in AML transaction monitoring roles, preferably within a financial institution or consultancy.
• Working knowledge of UAE regulatory expectations and international AML frameworks (e.g., FATF, Wolfsberg).
• Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems (e.g., Actimize, SAS AML, FICO, or similar platforms).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in identifying suspicious patterns or potential financial crime.
• Proven ability to manage high alert volumes and meet daily review targets.
• Clear written communication skills, particularly in drafting alert closures and escalation justifications.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven project environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact financial crime project.
• Exposure to regional AML regulatory practices and large-scale alert environments.
• Growth opportunities in a dynamic and challenging field.

SolarWinds Monitoring Expert

We are seeking an experienced SolarWinds monitoring expert to join our team. This is a critical role in delivering and maintaining robust network and systems monitoring for a high-availability environment.

• Implement and configure SolarWinds products, including installation and integration with existing systems.
• Design and develop custom dashboards, alerts, and reports tailored to business and technical requirements.
• Conduct performance tuning, health checks, and troubleshooting of SolarWinds environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and maximum system uptime.
• Provide 24/7 support for critical monitoring and alerting services, responding to incidents in real time.

• Proven experience in SolarWinds Orion Platform deployment and management.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure, servers, and application monitoring.
• Proficient in SolarWinds modules such as NPM, NTA, NCM, SAM, and others.
• Hands-on experience with SQL queries, SNMP, WMI, and API integrations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

• SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP) certification.
• Experience in high-availability or mission-critical environments.

Banking Experience is a Must.
Looking for candidates who are on a spouse visa.

1. FCC – Tranx Monitoring Unit: Review of Transaction Monitoring Alerts.
2. Review of Triggering Transactions.
3. Review of previous alerts.
4. Review of Past Transactions (1-6 months on a case-to-case basis).
5. Verification of CM profile & KYC.
6. Retrieve and Review of Transaction Vouchers / SWIFT Copies / Supporting Documents.
7. Name screening CM/UBO and relevant counterparties.
8. Escalate unresolved AML alerts to case management team (L2) within the defined timelines.

1. Minimum of 2 years' experience exclusively in the AML department of Banks.
2. Certification in Compliance (ACAMS etc.) is preferred but not mandatory.
3. Clear/escalate L1 Alerts generated in the Transaction Monitoring System.

Good understanding and knowledge of monitoring tools (Manage Engine Ops Manager, SolarWinds) including Application performance monitoring.

Fair understanding of ITSM tool (Manage Engine, Ivanti).

Provide timely response to all incidents, requests, outages, and performance alerts. Categorize issues for escalation to appropriate technical teams.

Reports preparation based on the customer requirement.

Capability to apply first level (L1) of checks before escalating to the next level.

Recognize, identify, and prioritize incidents in accordance with customer business requirements, organizational policies, and operational impact.

Review performance reports for various systems, and report trends in hardware and application performance to assist senior technical personnel to predict future issues or outages.

Monitoring of Infra and Applications server backup and inform in case of any failures.

OS and Patch Management knowledge & understanding.

Monitor a wide variety of information and network systems that include, but are not limited to telecommunications circuits, LAN/WAN systems, routers, switches, wi-fi, firewalls, VoIP systems, DC Temperature, servers, storage, backup, operating systems, and core applications.

Document all actions in accordance with standard company policies and procedures.

Notify customer and third-party service providers of issues, outages, and remediation status.

Work with internal and external technical and service teams to create and/or update knowledge base articles.

Perform basic systems testing and operational tasks (installation of patches, network connectivity testing, script execution, etc.).

Support multiple technical teams in 24 x 7 NOC operational environments with high uptime requirements. Comfortable working day/night shifts.

Basic Microsoft and/or Cisco certifications (CCNA, MCITP, etc.).

Knowledge of virtualized infra monitoring in high-availability environments.

Broad experience using a variety of monitoring and ticket management tools.

Experience providing remote support using virtual desktop tools.

A minimum of three years of experience supporting and monitoring network systems, servers, or storage in an enterprise environment. Previous NOC experience is strongly preferred.

Understanding of key network monitoring protocols including SNMP, NetFlow, WMI, syslog, etc.

Knowledge of Microsoft server OS and Network Devices.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Strong customer communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with customers and technical personnel.

Transaction Monitoring Expert

The role involves leading complex investigations into suspicious financial activity. We aim to provide a level playing field for the unbanked and underbanked in accessing essential financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage, review, and investigate transaction monitoring alerts, identifying potential money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes.
• Conduct deep-dive investigations using multiple data sources and tools to assess customer behavior and transactional patterns.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive investigation reports and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) for submission to regulatory authorities.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to junior analysts on investigative methodology and case handling.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information and resolve cases efficiently.
• Support the enhancement and calibration of transaction monitoring rules and scenarios to improve detection quality and reduce false positives.
• Maintain documentation to evidence decision-making in line with regulatory and internal standards.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure accuracy and consistency in alert dispositioning.
• Assist in regulatory inspections, internal audits, and compliance reviews, ensuring readiness and high standards of investigative quality.

Regulatory Requirements

• Display exemplary conduct and live by our Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve risk, conduct, and compliance matters.

Stakeholder Relationships

• Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
• Compliance Team
• Sales, Customer Service, Product & Operations Teams
• Internal Audit Team
• Regulators and their appointed auditors (where applicable)

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Open-minded attitude and ability to collaborate with all levels of management
• Able to manage conflicting priorities and situations
• In-depth knowledge of financial service products, including store value facilities, retail payment services, and consumer protection
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, law, or related field; postgraduate qualification or certifications such as CAMS, CFE, or equivalent is highly preferred
• 6-8 years of experience in transaction monitoring and investigations within a regulated financial institution or fintech environment
• Strong understanding of UAE AML/CFT regulations and international standards (e.g., FATF, Wolfsberg)
• Proficient in using transaction monitoring systems (e.g., Actimize, SAS, FICO, or equivalent) and case management tools
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with an ability to make risk-based decisions and articulate findings
• Excellent communication skills, especially in drafting detailed investigation reports and STRs
• Experience working in a fast-paced, regulated environment with exposure to emerging risks and technologies
• High integrity, discretion, and commitment to upholding compliance standards

Good understanding and knowledge of monitoring tools (Manage Engine Ops Manager, SolarWinds) including Application performance monitoring.

Fair understanding of ITSM tools (Manage Engine, Ivanti).

Provide timely response to all incidents, requests, outages, and performance alerts. Categorize issues for escalation to appropriate technical teams.

Reports preparation based on customer requirements.

Capability to apply first level (L1) checks before escalating to the next level.

Recognize, identify, and prioritize incidents in accordance with customer business requirements, organizational policies, and operational impact.

Review performance reports for various systems, and report trends in hardware and application performance to assist senior technical personnel in predicting future issues or outages.

Monitor infrastructure and application server backups and inform in case of failures.

OS and Patch Management knowledge & understanding.

Monitor a wide variety of information and network systems including, but not limited to, telecommunications circuits, LAN/WAN systems, routers, switches, Wi-Fi, firewalls, VoIP systems, data center temperature, servers, storage, backups, operating systems, and core applications.

Document all actions in accordance with standard company policies and procedures.

Notify customers and third-party service providers of issues, outages, and remediation status.

Collaborate with internal and external technical and service teams to create and/or update knowledge base articles.

Perform basic system testing and operational tasks (installation of patches, network connectivity testing, script execution, etc.).

Support multiple technical teams in 24x7 NOC operational environments with high uptime requirements. Comfortable working day/night shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic Microsoft and/or Cisco certifications (CCNA, MCITP, etc.).

Knowledge of virtualized infrastructure monitoring in high-availability environments.

Broad experience using various monitoring and ticket management tools.

A minimum of three years supporting and monitoring network systems, servers, or storage in an enterprise environment. Previous NOC experience is strongly preferred.

Understanding of key network monitoring protocols including SNMP, NetFlow, WMI, syslog, etc.

Knowledge of Microsoft server OS and network devices.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Strong customer communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with customers and technical personnel.

Perform pre-operative assessments, equipment setup, and patient preparation for neurophysiological monitoring procedures.

Conduct intraoperative monitoring using modalities such as:

1. Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEP)
2. Electromyography (EMG)
3. Brainstem Auditory Evoked Responses (BAER)
4. Visual Evoked Potential (VEP)

Collaborate with the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and neurophysiologist during surgical procedures to ensure continuous and accurate monitoring.

Document baseline readings and track changes during surgery, immediately notifying the surgical team of critical findings.

Calibrate and maintain monitoring equipment; ensure all systems are functional before and during procedures.

Maintain detailed patient records, including technical reports and monitoring data.

Comply with hospital policies, clinical protocols, and safety regulations.

Participate in on-call rotation for emergency surgical procedures, if applicable.

Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in patient care.

Collaborate with Clinical Neurophysiology team to perform outpatient and inpatient procedures like EEG, NCS, EMG, and EP.

• Certification or eligibility for certification in IONM (CNIM – Certified in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring) preferred.
• Minimum four years of experience in neurophysiology or operating room (OR) settings is an advantage. Log book to be presented during the interview.
• Sound knowledge of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and electrophysiological techniques.
• Proficient in using IONM systems and software (e.g., Nihon Kohden, Cadwell, Medtronic, Inomed).
• Ability to work effectively in high-stress surgical environments.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and emergency calls.

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