Senior AML Compliance & Investigations Manager

Mashreq; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Mashreq is seeking an AML/CTF compliance leader to maintain awareness of applicable requirements, provide guidance to the AML team, and escalate critical issues to avoid regulatory action. The role involves leading complex investigations, training the AML Unit, managing resources, and coordinating with the MLRO and external authorities on STR/SAR filings.

You will engage with business segments and auditors to assess financial crime risks, perform high-quality analyses, and communicate findings

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing awareness/knowledge of AML & CTF requirements and regulations.
• Provide AML guidance to staff and escalate critical issues to avoid regulatory action.
• Lead complex, intelligence-driven investigations across geographies and typologies.
• Lead and train AML Unit teams, manage productivity and resources.
• Provide quality analysis of reviewed cases and highlight financial crime risks to senior management.
• Support MLRO/Delegate for filing STR/SAR with FIU.
• Engage with first line of defense and auditors on risk matters.

Job description

Mashreq is seeking an AML/CTF compliance leader to maintain awareness of applicable requirements, provide guidance to the AML team, and escalate critical issues to avoid regulatory action. The role involves leading complex investigations, training the AML Unit, managing resources, and coordinating with the MLRO and external authorities on STR/SAR filings.

You will engage with business segments and auditors to assess financial crime risks, perform high-quality analyses, and communicate findings