Mashreq
Vice President – AML Investigations & RRU
Dubai, UAEPosted 1 months ago
- Salary
- AED 100k–180k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Executive
- Field
- Legal & Compliance
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Oversee and manage AML Investigations and Analysis programme, leading a team of on-shore Investigators and (indirectly) team of Analysts in CoEs, covering in-scope products in RBG, CIBG and where applicable, FI Take decisions on cases that warrant filing STRs to the Financial Intelligence Unit of the United Arab Emirates in the capacity of Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) / MLRO delegate Oversee and manage the operations of Regulatory Response Unit Maintain ongoing awareness / knowledge of all applicable internal / external AML & CTF requirements and existing/emerging legal / statutory environment, proactively identifying issues that could impact the risk profile / reputation of the Bank Provide AML advice and guidance in relation to AML Investigations to the Embedded Compliance functions, Business, Technology, Digital / Analytics and Operations Promptly escalate emerging, critical issues to ensure risk reduction and reputation risk management of the Bank in relation to AML matters Support development of appropriate risk management frameworks for emerging businesses and partnerships including FinTechs, Payment Service Providers, Digital Asset / VASPs Develop and run the AML Intelligence Exchange capability Support strategy setting and spear-head delivery of critical technology and advanced analytics projects to improve risk coverage, reduce inefficiencies in processes and contribute to improving Customer Experience insofar as AML processes are concerned Support development of a sustainable and future-ready Product Roadmap for all systems and technology supporting Compliance AML Support continual optimization of TM models Develop projects to continually optimize and improve efficiency of AML risk management capabilities Develop and deliver ongoing efficiency improvement plans including cost and resource optimization without compromising capability / risk coverage Manage regulatory review, internal audits and assurance reviews effectively Promptly respond to regulatory and law enforcement queries
Requirements
Lead a team of on-shore Investigators and Analysts; Deputy MLRO / MLRO delegate responsibilities; manage AML Investigations and Analysis; oversee Regulatory Response Unit; ensure compliance with AML/CTF requirements; develop risk management frameworks for emerging businesses (FinTechs, PSPs, Digital Asset/VASPs); deliver technology and analytics projects; optimize TM models; manage regulatory reviews, audits, and inquiries; respond to regulatory and law enforcement queries.
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage AML Investigations and Analysis programme, leading a team of on-shore Investigators and (indirectly) team of Analysts in CoEs, covering in-scope products in RBG, CIBG and where applicable, FI. Take decisions on cases that warrant filing STRs to the Financial Intelligence Unit of the United Arab Emirates in the capacity of Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) / MLRO delegate. Oversee and manage the operations of Regulatory Response Unit. Maintain ongoing awareness / knowledge of all applicable internal / external AML & CTF requirements and existing/emerging legal / statutory environment, proactively identifying issues that could impact the risk profile / reputation of the Bank. Provide AML advice and guidance in relation to AML Investigations to the Embedded Compliance functions, Business, Technology, Digital / Analytics and Operations. Promptly escalate emerging, critical issues to ensure risk reduction and reputation risk management of the Bank in relation to AML matters. Support development of appropriate risk management frameworks for emerging businesses and partnerships including FinTechs, Payment Service Providers, Digital Asset / VASPs. Develop and run the AML Intelligence Exchange capability. Support strategy setting and spear-head delivery of critical technology and advanced analytics projects to improve risk coverage, reduce inefficiencies in processes and contribute to improving Customer Experience insofar as AML processes are concerned. Support development of a sustainable and future-ready Product Roadmap for all systems and technology supporting Compliance AML. Support continual optimization of TM models. Develop projects to continually optimize and improve efficiency of AML risk management capabilities. Develop and deliver ongoing efficiency improvement plans including cost and resource optimization without compromising capability / risk coverage. Manage regulatory review, internal audits and assurance reviews effectively. Promptly respond to regulatory and law enforcement queries.
Skills
- AML Investigations
- Regulatory Response Unit
- MLRO/MLRO delegate
- AML & CTF requirements
- Risk management frameworks
- FinTech partnerships risk
- Digital Asset / VASPs compliance
- TM models optimization
- Advanced analytics projects
- AML Intelligence Exchange
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