Country Compliance Officer & MLRO (Emiratization)

Doha Bank; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Dubai seeks a Country Compliance Officer & MLRO responsible for managing branch inspection activities to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal policies. The role includes overseeing inspections, administering AML and CFT programs, and guiding a compliance team in the UAE. Candidates should have experience in compliance management and a strong understanding of AML regulations. This is an important role for maintaining the integrity of the bank's operations in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing compliance and regulatory inspections in banking.
• Strong knowledge of Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulations.
• Ability to lead compliance teams and manage reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage field inspection activities of branch locations in UAE.
• Oversee inspections and manage compliance reports.
• Administer AML, CFT, and Sanctions programs.
• Guide the team in compliance examinations and reviews.

Job description

Overview

The Country Compliance Officer & MLRO will be responsible for managing the field inspection activities of the respective branches in UAE to ensure compliance adherence with regulatory guidelines, applicable laws and internal policies/procedures. The incumbent will oversee the inspections and ensure timely preparation, review and submission of all required reports, highlighting Compliance issues/violations in line with the yearly inspection plans. The incumbent will ensure effective administration of the Bank’s Anti Money Laundering (AML), Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Sanctions activities through available systems/tools, in line with the guidelines/parameters set by the regulatory agencies and the applicable laws. The incumbent will guide/direct the team in AML/CFT/Sanctions examinations/reviews of the assigned areas and will be leading the activities related to AML/CFT, Sanctions in UAE.

Responsibilities

• Manage field inspection activities of branch locations in UAE to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, laws, and internal policies/procedures.
• Oversee inspections, ensuring timely preparation, review, and submission of all required reports; highlight compliance issues/violations in line with the annual inspection plans.
• Administer the Bank’s AML, CFT, and Sanctions programs through available systems/tools in accordance with regulatory guidelines and applicable laws.
• Guide and direct the team in AML/CFT/Sanctions examinations and reviews of assigned areas; lead AML/CFT and Sanctions activities in UAE.

How to Apply

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