Senior AML Analyst
تفاصيل الوظيفة
Role: Senior AML InvestigatorLocation: Abu DhabiRole Purpose:
To ensure compliance and enhance efficiency through executing and monitoring transaction activity performed in branches and business departments.
To advise and report compliance activities to the Head of Financial Crime and Head of AML & CFT monitoring transactions.
Key Accountabilities of the role:
Conduct Level 3 AML investigations on cases identified and through other channels like fraud, business, and other external alerts (UAE central bank, other banks, etc.).
Prepare AML reports like EDD/ISTR/STR.
Report AML and fraud STRs to the UAE central bank.
Respond to inquiries from the central bank.
Liaise with business units for inquiries.
Provide subject matter expertise within the AML unit and to other business units.
Make recommendations related to the reporting of suspicious activity through ISTR & STR to the central bank.
Provide constructive feedback to COC team members based on analysis of escalated cases to improve the quality of level one review and STR escalations.
Promote teamwork & peer reviews.
Manage escalations to ensure timely and effective resolution of issues.
Participate and involve in meetings/workshops/seminars to represent the AML unit.
Continuously develop professionally through training & professional certifications.
Involve in team development initiatives through sharing of best practices and knowledge related to AML/CTF.
Assist the unit head in preparation, finalizing, certification, and re-certification of AML unit SOPs.
Engage in ad hoc projects and work, actively participating and completing on time.
Contribute to any new enhancements for the AML system Omni & attending the UATs.
Coordinate & monitor projects/enhancements with IT & vendors related to the AML transaction monitoring system.
Manage and/or investigate complex financial crime cases, exhibiting forensic skills and good decision-making skills.
Improve the investigation of cases and train the branches to provide standard replies to reduce compliance risk.
Identify process and control gaps, and suggest ways to improve.
Prepare suspicious transactions/activity reports (STRs) and other written investigative/intelligence products to support judgments, decisions, and recommendations.
Provide SME feedback to ensure Group AML/CFT policies and procedures remain updated, relevant, and communicated to all stakeholders.
Implement the AML/CFT program within the Group to address current AML/CFT risks.
Keep abreast of related laws, regulations, and best practices pertaining to AML/CFT and assess their impact on ADIB Group. For International branches and subsidiaries, work with the Head of IBG Compliance and local MLROs to keep the AML/CFT program updated in line with local laws and regulations.
Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:
The candidate is expected to have professional qualifications or industry-recognized certifications/diploma in AML/Compliance related fields like ACAMS/ICA/ACFCS/FIBA, etc.
Excellent communication skills.
Good knowledge of UAE/international regulations/rules.
Good knowledge of the bank's products, policies & procedures.
Good knowledge of compliance function planning.
Computer skills - use of applications, especially Microsoft Office.
Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
Analytical mind, good communication, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
Ability to multi-task.
Independence of thought and initiative.
Previous experience required:
3-5 years' experience in the banking or financial services sector (especially in compliance/operations), of which a minimum of 2 years must have been spent in the AML investigation area.
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