Manager, AML TM Quality Checks (Emiratised Role)

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 380,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking an experienced Compliance/Audit professional to build and maintain a robust quality framework for AML investigations in the UAE. You will conduct thematic reviews, identify risks, and coordinate remediation with the AML Monitoring team while ensuring alignment with CB UAE regulations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Management, Banking, or Finance, 8+ years in banking with 5+ in Compliance or Audit, and strong knowledge of AML/CTF requirements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of banking experience, with at least 5 years in Compliance or Audit
• Strong understanding of regional laws and international regulations
• Deep knowledge of AML/CTF applied to banking functions
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with absolute confidentiality
• Bilingual in English and Arabic
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a robust quality framework for AML TM investigations
• Conduct thematic reviews based on money laundering detection scenarios
• Identify risks and develop remediation plans
• Review work performed by the AML Monitoring team
• Assist stakeholders in analyzing business risks
• Review CB UAE circulars to ensure investigation procedures align with regulatory requirements
• Gather market intelligence on emerging typologies
• Maintain adequate record-keeping and management information
• Provide operational expertise to internal working groups and committees

Skills

Bilingual in English and Arabic

Strong written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Management, Banking, or Finance

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a robust quality framework for AML TM investigations
• Conduct thematic reviews based on money laundering detection scenarios
• Identify risks and develop remediation plans
• Review work performed by the AML Monitoring team
• Assist stakeholders in analyzing business risks
• Review CB UAE circulars to ensure investigation procedures align with regulatory requirements
• Gather market intelligence on emerging typologies
• Maintain adequate record-keeping and management information
• Provide operational expertise to internal working groups and committees

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Management, Banking, or Finance
• Minimum 8 years of banking experience, with at least 5 years in Compliance or Audit
• Strong understanding of regional laws and international regulations
• Deep knowledge of AML/CTF applied to banking functions
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with absolute confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Arabic
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

About the Company

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions, offering a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services.