Manager- QA & Testing

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UAE seeks a professional to support AML/CFT control testing and KYC reviews. You will analyze compliance-related risks, manage assurance testing, and report findings. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and relevant banking experience, alongside strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is a full-time role based on-site.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years banking experience in a reputable international bank.
• 3-4 years of experience within KYC role.
• Experience in Compliance/AML/KYC/Transaction Monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Perform AML/CFT control testing as per GCDD procedure.
• Identify compliance related risks during assurance testing.
• Report testing results to AVP – Head of KYC Review & On-boarding.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Ability to analyze data

Pro-active and business oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Management, Banking or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Purpose

Support the AVP assurance & monitoring in performing AML/CFT related control testing programme in line with GCDD procedure.

Follow and implement the annual schedule of reviews in light with regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities

QA & Testing

• Perform the approved assurance testing plan and identify key compliance related risks and issues.
• Ensure assurance testing is performed in line with agreed milestones.
• Track and monitor to completion all assurance testing issues.
• Follow up with the business as required.
• Promote internal control awareness and demonstrate Assurance and Monitorings contribution.
• Tracking and closure of recommendations
• Perform trend analyse and advise corrective measures.
• Manage ADHOC & administrative activities as deemed appropriate and assigned by line managers.

Professional / Technical

• The role requires the analysis and challenge of complex activities in light of regulatory requirements.
• Solid analytical skills including the ability to identify discrepancies whilst managing reviewing and gathering data.
• The ability to critically analyse data including the identification of trends themes and outliers.
• Must have excellent time management skills the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and still deliver consistent high standard of work.

Audit

• Follow up and provide technical support (if required) to the Risk and Control team to assist in the closure of Group Internal Audit / Regulatory / Group Compliance findings.

Reporting

• Ensure assurance testing results are recorded and appropriately reported to AVP – Head of KYC Review & On-boarding.
• Writing high quality reports presenting review results and articulating the findings.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelors Degree or Higher in Management Banking or Finance preferably with certification in compliance corporate governance risk management or internal audit.

Minimum Experience

• At least 5-6 years banking experience preferably in a reputable international bank with experience of working in highly regulated jurisdictions.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience within KYC role.
• Internal Audit experience and Compliance Assurance background would be considered an asset.
• Relevant experience in Compliance/AML/KYC/Transaction Monitoring.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Pro‑active and business oriented with proven ability to prioritize manage conflicting demands and ability to assess.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full‑time