AML Analyst

Dicetek LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A UAE-based bank is seeking an experienced AML professional to conduct independent reviews and monitor transaction alerts. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of transaction monitoring experience in a UAE bank and a solid understanding of compliance regulations. Responsibilities include assisting in compliance framework development and maintaining effective relationships for risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of transaction monitoring experience in a UAE bank.
• Good understanding of FCC regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent review of AML alerts & cases based on bank policy.
• Implement and monitor AML compliance framework.
• Assist AVP in providing compliance advice on AML matters.

Skills

AML transaction monitoring

Compliance advice

Risk analysis

Relationship management

Education

ACAMS or ICA certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform independent review of AML alerts & cases as per the bank Policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of AML transaction Monitoring procedures and TAT.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of the framework and plan for AML to properly address the Compliance needs and requirements in line with laws, rules and regulations that best meets the needs of Group FAB TM Policy and Procedures.
• Perform EDD and report Internal Suspicious Transactions Reports (STRs) to MLRO team.
• Assist other business stakeholders to identify and analyse business risks.
• Maintain and build effective relationships with the related divisions so that effective escalation of issues is achieved and risk managed.
• Assist the AVP – AML Transaction Monitoring in providing timely and accurate Compliance advice on any AML monitoring matters raised by the business functions on day-to-day operations or on any critical regulatory obligations to ensure continued expertise is provided to the business functions.
• Maintain adequate record-keeping /MI and evidences pertaining to AML, etc.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of transaction monitoring proven expertise in a UAE bank
• Good understanding of FCC regulatory environment (specific certifications like ACAMS, ICA