Assistant Manager, AML Investigations – Commercial Bank of Dubai , UAE

Job purpose:
Review the AML/CFT alerts which have been escalated for further investigation and report to the MLRO or Deputy MLRO those genuine cases for which it should be considered whether the Bank need to file a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) to the UAE Central Bank’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
Document and complete the process to report STRs to the UAE Central Bank’s FIU once the decision has been taken by the MLRO or Deputy MLRO

Principal accountabilities:
Conduct an in-depth investigation as per the Bank’s internal procedures of those alerts which have been escalated as unusual transactions and need to be further reviewed to determine whether they should be reported to the Bank’s MLRO or DMLRO. The MLRO or DMLRO would then decide whether to report it as a money laundering suspicious activity to the UAE Central Bank’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
Document the rationale and analysis of the review conducted by the role holder to justify the closure or escalation of the alert.
Document and complete the process as per the Bank’s internal procedures to report STRs to the UAE Central Bank’s FIU once the decision has been taken by the Bank’s MLRO or Deputy MLRO.
Review responses received from the UAE Central Bank’s FIU on the STRs submitted and inform the MLRO or DMLRO accordingly in order to define an action plan to comply with the notified regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree as a minimum from a recognized university.
Well versed with banking systems, concepts and banking best practices
CAMS or ICA or CFCS or CRCMP or other related certificate is preferred.
Experience:
At least 6+ years of experience in the banking/financial services sector (at least three in an AML/CFT Compliance role).

Skills:
Good understanding and awareness of financial crime regulatory requirements and international best practice.
Experience in analyzing and interpreting relevant regulations and regulatory requirements.
Analytical and attention to detail.
Problem identification and solving skills.
Good written and oral communication.
Management skills: ability to lead a team and manage performance.

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