Anti-Money Laundering Officer

Taaheed; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

TAAHEED is partnering with a leading regional banking group to recruit a Regulatory AML/Compliance professional in Dubai. You will help ensure UAE Central Bank guidelines are followed and risks are mitigated.

Reporting to the Head of Prevention Money Laundering & Financial Fraud, you will review alerts, coordinate with branches, support investigations, and assist in regulatory compliance efforts. Fluency in Arabic and English is preferred.

Qualifications

• University graduate.
• Experience in AML/Compliance/Fraud within banking preferred.
• Strong administrative and investigative skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Bilingual Arabic/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review system alerts and identify suspicious transactions and initiate enquiries with the concerned units.
• Receive circulars from UAE Central Bank and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with branches/departments to obtain timely responses.
• Initiate actions in line with Central Bank requirements.
• Participate in fraud investigations and investigations as required.

Skills

University graduate

AML/Compliance/Fraud experience

Administrative skills

Investigative skills

Arabic/English bilingual

Job description

TAAHEED are currently engaged with the region’s leading Banking group to assist them in attracting the talent of the future. Our client is one of the most recognisable names in the Financial Services industry and is in an enviable position to be able to recruit high-calibre professionals across the business.

Reporting to the Head of Prevention Money Laundering & Financial Fraud, you will assist in all related activities to ensure that requirements of anti-money laundering regulations and the relative procedures set by the UAE Central Bank are fully complied with by the Bank and all associated risks are mitigated in an effective and efficient manner.

Tasks

• Review the relevant system alerts/exception reports on daily basis and identify the suspicious transactions and initiate enquiries with the concerned business units
• Receive circulars on Anti Money Laundering related issues from UAE Central Bank
• Initiate proper follow up action with branches/Departments to ensure that all responses are promptly received
• Initiate necessary action in compliance with CB requirements
• Receive Suspected Case reports from domestic branches, review information provided by the branch, and discuss all relevant issues with Manager of the Department for further necessary action
• Participate in investigation of fraud cases and operational errors as and when required

Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
English - Fluent / Excellent

Own a Car

Any

Have Driving License

Any

Job Skills

University graduate
Prior banking experience within an AML/Compliance/Fraud environment
Strong administrative and investigative skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Bilingual Arabic/English preferred

About The Company

TAAHEED deliver pioneering recruitment solutions and consultancy services to MENA organizations that believe human capital is the major driver in building a ‘best-in-class’ team or company.

TAAHEED offer Search & Selection, Project & Managed Service solutions across key practices, including:

• Construction & Development
• Banking & Financial Services
• Insurance
• IT & Telecommunications
• Engineering & Industry
• Shared Services (HR/Legal/Accountancy/Professional Support)
• Higher Education Recruitment / University (Faculty Staff)
• Media, Advertising,
• Marketing, PR & Communications
• Public Sector

TAAHEED also are the regions number one contributor to Emiratization initiatives.