AML Engagement, Manager (UAE Nationals Only) - Al Ain

About the Role:
The Financial Crime Compliance align current activities within Global Risk and helps to build these into a more integrated framework, enabling the organization to manage financial crime risk more effectively. This role involves building stronger controls to improve the way Financial Crime Compliance risks are managed to identify gaps and trends proactively. The team works to gather and analyze financial intelligence to identify suspicious transactions, activities, or connections, protecting customers from the threat of financial crime. An ambitious individual is sought to join the Financial Crime Compliance team, collaborating with colleagues to define, manage, and achieve divisional business targets.
This position requires a commitment to fixed late evening shifts from 12:00 PM – 08:00 PM, which is a non-rotating schedule. Please apply only if you can commit to these hours.

Role Purpose:
To assist Country MLROs in the management of Financial Crime-related regulatory reporting to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Responsibilities include:

• Completeness of relevant actions stemming from MLRO recommendations from internal investigations.
• Accurate performance and preparation of STR/SAR/AIF/AIFT reporting to the UAE FIU via the GoAML system.
• Maintenance and tracking of requests on relevant trackers.
• Retrieval of relevant Know Your Customer (KYC) and transactional information as required.
• Adherence to the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) outlined in relevant procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Fulfill the GoAML Case Management reporting accurately per relevant procedures and standards, ensuring timely actions as outlined in SLAs.
• Escalate concerns and issues in a timely manner to relevant Country and Regional teams as appropriate.
• Work closely with stakeholders within Regional and Country Financial Crime teams and other functions regarding STR/SAR/AIF/AIFT reporting to the UAE FIU via the GoAML system.
• Deliver fair outcomes for customers and ensure conduct maintains the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets.
• Contribute to team development and effectiveness by sharing knowledge and good practices, collaborating with others to create a productive, diverse, and supportive working environment.
• Take personal responsibility for understanding and agreeing performance expectations.
• Complete mandatory and ongoing training required to develop levels of capability and competence for the role.
• Ensure that data is handled cautiously and securely, given the confidential nature of requests.
• Update all relevant procedures following changes in Policy, Systems, and Controls as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• A graduation degree is essential for obtaining a work permit. If the university certificate is from outside the UAE, up-to-date attestations and equivalency are mandatory (Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications Issued Outside The UAE).
• Experience in drafting and filing SARs, with a strong understanding of AML/financial crime escalation and reporting requirements.
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF), and Sanctions experience, preferably gained within the company or one of its peers.
• Proven analytical skills, with the ability to support decisions.
• Ability to clearly articulate business and regulatory implications of analysis and findings to Financial Compliance Colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal skills with effective communication at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight timelines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven team player with an open communication style.

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of working from home and adjusting hours, subject to approvals.
• Commitment to building an inclusive and diverse work culture, valuing all employees’ contributions.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Strong emphasis on fostering a supportive work environment.