AML Alert Manager

ADIB Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ADIB Group in Abu Dhabi seeks an AML Alerts Manager to lead the Group AML/CFT program across branches and international locations, providing SME guidance and ensuring compliance with local and global regulations. You will oversee the Compliance Operations Center, monitor alerts, drive investigations, mentor the Level 3 team, and collaborate with senior management to continuously improve processes.

The role requires strong AML expertise, leadership, and the ability to coordinate across multiple

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years banking experience, of which 5 years in Compliance in a financial institution.
• 4 years knowledge and experience in investigation of white collar/economic crime (including reactive investigations and pro-active strategies).
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills considered an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Group AML/CFT program implementation across the Group, including branches and international locations.
• Ensure Group AML/CFT policies and procedures are updated, communicated, and adhered to by all stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage the AML/CFT program to address current and future risks.
• Stay updated on laws/regulations and best practices; liaise with local MLROs and Head of IBG Compliance to align with local laws.
• Direct the Compliance Operation Center (COC) to investigate alerts and cases within SLAs and regulatory timelines.
• Supervise daily/weekly/monthly alert analysis and case investigations; drive remediation and root-cause analysis.
• Provide leadership to the L3 AML & CTF Alerts Investigation Team with mentoring and career development.
• Advise on evaluating AML & CTF risks and responding to suspicious activity through UARs.
• Drive continuous process improvement in AML/CTF processes and IT systems with stakeholders.
• Lead regular meetings with business COC and L3 to ensure clear communication and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Head of AML & Sanctions to maintain capable, trained staff and capacity planning.
• Support organizational initiatives and contribute to design of AML system scenarios and rules.

Skills

AML Knowledge

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

English Proficiency

MS Office

Arabic Language (plus)

Education

AML/Compliance certification (ACFCS/ICS/AAMs/FIBA)

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Law

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Role : AML Alert Manager
Location : Abu Dhabi

Role Purpose: The AML Alerts Manager is responsible for the implementation of the Group-wide (including branches subsidiaries and ADIB Sudan Iraq and Qatar) AML/CFT Program and Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) advice guidance and input on AML/CFT regulations including but not limited to writing AML/CFT Policy Procedures and delivering training. The role entails implementing the Group AML/CFT Policies and Procedures periodic review of the AML/ CFT program owning AML/CFT systems and ensuring breach of applicable regulations are escalated to the Head of AML & Sanctions and Global Head of FCC on a timely basis

Key Accountabilities of the role

• the Groups Compliance strategy within the AML/CFT teams remit in GCD and COC to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies.
• 2. Ensure Group AML/CFT policies and procedures remain updated relevant and communicated to all stakeholders.
• 3. Implementation of the AML/CFT program within the Group (including branches subsidiaries and international locations) to address current AML/CFT risks and remain sufficiently agile to manage anticipated future AML/CFT risks.
• 4. Keep abreast of related laws regulations and best practices pertaining to AML/CFT and assess its impact on ADIB Group. For International branches and subsidiaries work with Head of IBG Compliance and local MLROs to keep the AML/CFT program updated in line with the local laws and regulations.
• 5. Monitoring and all Alerts received from the system are comprehensively investigated by the Compliance Operation Center (COC) to achieve conclusive results that comply with all local regulations / international best practices
• 6. Monitoring daily weekly and monthly AML Alert and case inventory and to ensure ALL alert analysis and case investigations are completed established service level agreements and regulatory time frames.
• 7. Have an effective oversight on COC functions for AML in respect of; o Team performance and productivity. o Review QA results and take necessary actions to remediate failed cases including identifying root causes. o Review MIS reports and attend governance calls and take remedial actions on any identified issues.
• 8. Ensure that COC and L3 teams are updated with latest changes in the regulatory landscape
• 9. Enhance Review and Uplift existing procedures policies guidances in line with the regulatory requirements
• 10. Ensuring appropriate investigations reporting and controls are in place targeting each step of the investigative process workflow.
• 11. Monitoring individual and team level productivity to ensure Alerts are actioned within appropriate time frames.
• 12. Serving as Subject matter expert coaching Associates and Investigators motivating employees providing mentor-ship and identifying continuing education training opportunities for the Team and individuals as well as promoting career progression initiatives for business & Level 3 Team.
• 13. Reviewing high profile anti-money laundering investigations requiring the utmost confidentiality including but not limited to terrorist financing subpoenas and litigation.
• 14. Managing individual performance evaluations throughout the year.
• 15. Ensuring that all investigations are completed timeously and accurate to the satisfaction.
• 16. Ensuring that level 3 conduct investigations on current or prospective customers and third parties: this may include but will not be limited to background reviews negative news screening reviews internet searches and enhanced due diligence.
• 17. Lead the Level 3 AML & CTF Alerts Investigation Team in providing positive accurate and practical advice to all business and operations on all questions and issues.
• 18. Provide SME guidance / input to the business/ Branches on how to evaluate AML & CTF risks how to escape to GCD and on managing the suspicious transactions through Unusual Activity Report(UAR)
• 19. Ensure the appropriate implementation and competition of all KPIs for direct reports for level 3 team.
• 20. Initiate continuous productivity improvement into the AML & CTF processes by participating as a key stakeholder in the delivery of new technology and working with the COC and L3 teams to identify business process improvement opportunities. Provide AML & CTF SME guidance / input on all AML & CTF impacted IT systems.
• 21. Conduct regular meetings with the business COC and Level 3 to facilitate good communications and resolve any AML & CTF alerts/cases issues within the organization for various business areas.
• 22. Work collectively with Head of AML & Sanctions Unit and Head of Financial Crime Compliance to develop and maintain a motivated and professionally trained staff ensuring appropriate capacity planning adherence to and improvement in performance and quality standards and appropriate career development.
• 23. Provide leadership Support guidance and coaching to the AML & CTF L3 team
• 24. Assist Head of AML & Sanctions Unit on implementing organizational initiatives and other official matters when required.
• 25. Participating on design the AML system Scenarios/ Rules and algorithms to identify suspicious activities and suggest self-tuning models that work in a streaming data setting for AML system.

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:

• The candidate expected to have professional qualification or industry recognized certifications/diploma in AML/Compliance related fields like AAMs/ICS/ACFCS/FIBA etc.
• Exemplary knowledge and experience of scoping and managing the implementation of AML & CTF procedure and systems.
• Exemplary knowledge and experience of proving Subject Matter input for AML & CTF policies processes system ratings.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Regulations Rules International Compliance Standards & Best Practices such as FATF guidance Basel recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of experience of having provided AML & CTF advice to all types of business and operations covering all types of relationships.
• Proven management and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of AML & CTF policy and procedures. Candidate should have strong inter-managerial communication skills and be used to dealing with Senior Managers.
• Good analytical/review/assessment skills of bank compliance procedures and IT systems.
• Ability to balance between compliance requirement & business needs.
• Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with peer and seniors.
• Strong analytical written and oral communication skills Relationship building
• Sound judgment Strong interpersonal Skills Ability to multi-task
• Independence of thought and initiative
• Ability to be self-starter and work independently as well as part of a team
• Demonstrated leadership & facilitation skills
• Ability interact with all functions and levels including senior management.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Good understanding of banking process and products.
• Analytical mind and good communication and self-motivated detail oriented.
• Fluent in English (Ability to read and communicate in Arabic language will be an added advantage)
• Proficient in MS Office (Word Excel & PowerPoint)

Previousexperiencerequired(ifany)

• Minimum of 7 years banking experience out of which 5 years should be in Compliance Department of a Financial Institution in a similar role.
• 4 years knowledge and experience in the investigation of white collar / economic crime (including reactive investigations and pro-active strategies)

Required Experience:

Manager