About the Role
Join the International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB) team in Al Ain as a Manager, KYC. This critical position focuses on managing customer portfolio reviews driven by Global Anti Money Laundering (AML), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Sanctions requirements, as well as local regulations. As a UAE National, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance and enhancing financial crime risk management activities within the organization.
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Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on AML & Sanctions policies and understand the CDD process.
- Provide support and guidance to team members on Financial Crime Risk Management activities, including KYC, CDD, AML, and Sanctions.
- Identify and escalate critical/exceptional issues to Senior management.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure all deliverables are achieved smoothly and within scheduled timelines.
- Provide accurate and timely project updates and management information to key stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies to minimize risks to the Group.
- Conduct thorough due diligence and additional reviews as required to reach logical conclusions.
- Facilitate effective communication with stakeholders on complex queries, partnering with Compliance teams and Relationship Managers (RM).
- Work with Team Heads and Branch Money Laundering and Compliance Managers (BMLCM) to ensure alignment on case matters.
- Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conduct training for new hires and existing staff and maintain training logs.
- Support management in ongoing risk monitoring and ad-hoc projects.
- Execute tasks with a results-oriented focus while managing multiple priorities.
- Handle crisis situations effectively and make timely decisions.
Requirements
- Experience in banking with a focus on AML/KYC including client portfolio reviews across various retail client segments.
- Knowledge and understanding of KYC/AML regulations.
- Certification in AML/CFT is advantageous.
- Strong learning capability regarding new jurisdiction policies, procedures, and guidance.
- Skill in implementing risk management policies and procedures.
- Ability to execute at pace with a strong focus on results while managing multiple priorities.
- Capacity to handle crisis situations and make timely decisions.
- Proactive and business-oriented, able to prioritize and manage conflicting demands, enhancing customer experience under pressure.
- High degree of accuracy in work, particularly under pressure.
- A graduation degree is required to secure a UAE Visa and/or Work Permit.
Benefits
- Commitment to a culture where employees are valued and respected.
- Focus on continuous professional development and flexible working conditions.
- Opportunities for growth within an inclusive and diverse environment.
