Manager, AML Monitoring QC First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB

TASKS:

• Build and maintain a robust quality framework that reviews the quality of investigation undertaken by AML TM team.
• Undertaken thematic review in the unit as per various money laundering detection scenarios. Identify risk and build a remediation plan.
• Undertaken review on work undertaken by AML Monitoring team of Group Operations.
• Assist business stakeholders to identify and analyze business risks.
• Maintain and build effective relationships with the related divisions so that effective escalation of issues is achieved and risk managed.
• Review of CB UAE circulars to understand the requirement of amending procedure of investigation approach to ML /terror financing risks
• Gathering of market intelligence to understand emerging typologies and undertake the risk review and remediation plan.
• Maintain adequate record-keeping /MI and evidence pertaining to AML QC, etc.
• Keep abreast of related rules, regulations and best practices pertaining to AML, assess its impact on FAB.
• Develop methods for team effectiveness; question and investigate the reliability and integrity of data, the validity of conclusions, and the appropriateness of assumptions made.

• Provide operational expertise to internal working groups, teams and committees focused on enhancing current procedures and creating efficiencies

  JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor s Degree or Higher in Management, Banking or Finance, preferably with certification in compliance, AML, risk management or internal audit.
• At least 8 years of banking experience preferably 5 years in Compliance and/or Audit in Banks
• Excellent understanding of regional laws and applicable international regulations
• Excellent Knowledge of the AML/CTF applied on different business banking functions.
• Strong interpersonal, people management and facilitation skills
• Team player, able to meet tight deadlines and manage challenging workload
• Preferable bilingual, Fluent in English and Arabic with strong written and verbal skills

• Focused on driving tasks to completion with pace, whilst retaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy