Manager Compliance - AML.Injaz-Compliance-AML Unit.41.Compliance Group

• Assist Manager in monitoring compliance to statutory regulations/guidance notes issued by the UAE Central Bank &/or other regulatory authorities. 

• Must pro-actively and promptly escalate any critical issues to ensure that the bank is not investigated, charged, fined or publicly castigated by either UAE Central Bank or any other regulatory authority.

• Review, assess, and oversee freeze, unfreeze, confiscation, search requests, and other regulatory/LEA cases received through IEMS, CIR/CBR, goAML and relevant channels, ensuring accurate and timely handling in accordance with the AML-RRU SOP and prescribed TATs.

• Overseeing end-to-end case management, including quality review, completeness of responses, appropriate escalation, and timely submission to the respective regulatory authorities and LEAs within stipulated deadlines.

• Train and provide guidance to AML Unit including complex investigation team.

• Manage Team Productivity and meet the required target.

• Manage the available resources effectively by creating a well built and dynamic team.

• Manage complex investigations within AML Unit by providing guidance on complete quality analysis for the reviewed cases at the analysis stage.

• Highlight any key Financial Crimes risk throughout the review and analysis of customers’ account to the senior management in the form of Intelligence / Complex Investigation Reports.

• Support MLRO / Delegate for filing STR / SAR with the FIU

• Engage with First Line of Defense (Business Segments) and Auditors on matters related to financial crime risks, due diligence and customer relationship management

• Graduate with at least 10 years of AML Transactions Monitoring and Investigations experience

• CAMS Certified/other recognized certification is a plus.

• Market knowledge of IT tools/ software used for AML monitoring system.

• Organizational awareness including working knowledge or risks, products, processes, and controls.

• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulatory requirements, with particular understanding of regulatory and Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) requirements relating to freeze, unfreeze, confiscation, information/search requests and other regulatory directives. 

• Sound understanding of CBUAE, UAE FIU/goAML and LEA requirements, together with applicable AML/KYC policies, procedures and regulatory timelines.

• Good understanding of AML case-management and banking systems, including IEMS, CIR/CBR, goAML, core banking and other relevant investigation/monitoring tools.

• Demonstrable experience handling complex and sensitive regulatory/LEA cases, including freeze, unfreeze, confiscation and information/search requests. 

• Computer literate with good knowledge of MS Excel and Business Object (BO) reports.

• Knowledge on Data Management and Data Analytics is a plus.

• Excellent command over spoken and written English.

• Team player and leader, good communication and inter-personal skills.

• Adherer to timelines and ability to work under pressure.

• Customer Centric/Focus.

• Attention to details & quality.

• Analytical thinking and problem solving.

• Report writing and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Implement AML monitoring procedures & controls. Introduce monitoring scenarios & parameters as appropriate; ensure all customer segments / products / activities are covered within the ambit of the monitoring process.

• Provide Head of AML & Sanctions with assurance that all controls required under AML & CTF regulations are embedded within the processes of the bank to avoid any breach and/or establishing relationship with a blacklisted party.

• Manage Regulatory inspections of the AML & CTF area. Act as a focal point to the examiners and facilitate trouble-free examination. Ensure implementation/regularization of recommendations, if any, within the agreed deadline(s). Keep HO Compliance updated with the progress.

• Maintain bank's AML & Customer Screening system at an optimum level keeping false hits/alerts volume at a reasonable level.

• Contribute to development of products, systems, policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate controls for AML & CTF compliance

• To handle and provide guidance on AML related queries which are more intricate in nature.

• Undertake periodic review or self-assessment of key controls to assess the quality and effectiveness. Conduct Compliance Monitoring periodically to ensure there is no lapse of AML & CTF requirements/policies. Report findings and submit recommendations for corrective action, if required.

• Conduct special investigations and/or respond to the Enhanced Due Diligence queries raised by law enforcement agencies and other overseas branches/correspondent banks. Provide feedback (accurate information) within the agreed timelines.

• Manage the AML team resources and create positive synergies amongst the team.

• Solid/Strong People Management skills are essential. Should be able to manage and control the resources within the team.

• Manage the available resources efficiently by creating a well-built and dynamic team.

• Evaluate, train and motivate business/operations staff to enhance their skills and knowledge of evolving AML & CTF regulation. Establish and maintain training programs for the unit and for business/ operations in line with latest regulations.

• Since the appointment of this role requires a notification for Central Bank 'Approval / No objection', it is the incumbent's responsibility to maintain a cordial working relationship with the Central Bank and also act as the focal point for UAECB National Anti-Money Laundering Agency (FIU).

Qualifications

• Graduate with 10-12 years of total banking experience, with at least 5 years of experience in AML Compliance area.

• An understanding of how transactions settle globally.

• Market knowledge of IT tools/ software used for AML monitoring system.

• Good knowledge and understanding of local AML/CFT rules and legislation, and international best-practices/requirements.

• ACAMS Certified/other recognized certification

• Organisational awareness including working knowledge or risks, products, processes and controls

• Computer literate with good knowledge of MS Excel and Business Object (BO) reports.

• Good command over spoken and written English.

• Good presentation skills.

• Efficient and logical approach to problem solving.