Manager, AML Engagement (UAE Nationals Only)

HSBC; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in Dubai seeks a Manager, AML Engagement (UAE Nationals Only) to support the UAE Head of Investigations in end-to-end Production Order management, regulatory responses and AML governance across HSBC’s UAE operations.

You will maintain engagement with regulatory and law enforcement authorities, deliver management information, and support records-retention requirements while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external agencies.

Qualifications

• A university degree is essential for obtaining a UAE work permit.
• At least two years’ experience in AML and sanctions compliance roles.
• Experience in people management, coaching or team leadership is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of anti-money laundering requirements and the regulatory environment.
• Experience across personal and commercial banking services.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Production Order process in the UAE, ensuring timely responses within regulatory requirements and SLAs.
• Oversee UAE FIU and CBUAE Production Order portals.
• Coordinate responses to notices such as Search and Freeze, S&ECDD, and RFI.
• Support engagement with CBUAE, UAE FIU, SCA and law enforcement authorities.
• Lead or support AML risk-management projects under the Head of UAE Financial Crime.
• Produce accurate operational and risk metrics for senior management and governance committees.
• Maintain records and review responses before submission.

Skills

AML knowledge

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory environment

English proficiency

MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint

Education

University degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Manager, AML Engagement (UAE Nationals Only)

Location: Dubai, Dubai, AE, -

Brand: HSBC

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Role Workstyle: Hybrid Worker

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Job Purpose
Support the UAE Head of Investigations in managing end-to-end Production Order, law enforcement and regulatory requests across HSBC’s onshore UAE operations.
Maintain effective engagement with regulatory and law enforcement authorities, deliver accurate management information, and support AML governance, risk management and records-retention requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the end-to-end Production Order process in the UAE, ensuring enquiries are actioned and responses are submitted within regulatory requirements, procedures and agreed service levels.
• Manage the UAE FIU and CBUAE Production Order enquiry portals.
• Oversee the Investigations and UAE AML Compliance central mailbox, managing referrals and escalations from internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate responses to Search and Freeze, Search, Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD) and Request for Information (RFI) notices.
• Support relationship management and engagement with the CBUAE, UAE FIU, SCA and law enforcement authorities.
• Brief internal stakeholders, regulatory bodies and law enforcement authorities on relevant Production Order matters.
• Lead or support ad hoc AML risk-management projects under the direction of the Head of UAE Financial Crime.
• Produce accurate and timely operational and risk metrics, aligned with global reporting requirements, for senior management and governance committees.
• Support the UAE Country AML Plan by analysing management information, identifying emerging issues and recommending appropriate actions.
• Escalate local AML issues through the appropriate country governance channels and track them through to resolution.
• Support the UAE Head of Investigations and Money Laundering Reporting Office with operational, governance and reporting activities.
• Quality-check information recorded in the Production Order tracker and review responses uploaded to the CBUAE and UAE FIU portals before UAE Head of Investigations approval and submission.
• Maintain effective controls over confidential records, support information-security assurance activities, and contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and well-developed AML team.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• A university degree is essential for obtaining a UAE work permit. Qualifications issued outside the UAE must have the required attestation and equivalency documentation.
• At least two years’ experience in AML and sanctions compliance roles.
• In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing a team of AML Analysts, providing coaching and guidance, and supporting their professional development. Experience in people management, coaching or team leadership would be beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of anti-money laundering requirements, the regulatory environment and relevant regional regulations.
• Experience across personal and commercial banking services.
• Experience managing regulatory, law enforcement or Production Order requests would be advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, complex cases, projects and stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Experience in people management, coaching or team leadership would be beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent command of English.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• High attention to detail, particularly when handling sensitive information, regulatory submissions and management information.
• Sound judgement, risk awareness and the ability to elevate issues appropriately.
• A collaborative approach, with a commitment to HSBC’s values, inclusive culture and high standards of conduct.

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