Manager- QA & Testing (Emiratised Role)

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

Job summary

A leading bank in the UAE is seeking a professional for AML/CFT control testing. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of banking experience, with at least 2-3 years in a KYC role. Responsibilities include performing compliance testing, tracking assurance issues, and supporting audit findings. Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for success in this full-time role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of banking experience in a reputable international bank.
• 2-3 years of experience in a KYC role.
• Experience in Internal Audit and Compliance Assurance is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform AML/CFT related control testing.
• Identify compliance-related risks and issues.
• Ensure assurance testing results are reported.
• Provide technical support for Audit findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

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 3-5 years banking experience preferably in a reputable international bank with experience of working in highly regulated jurisdictions.
• Minimum of 2-3years 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