Senior AML Compliance Lead - STR & Investigations

XAD Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Dubai is seeking an AML Specialist to join their Compliance & Risk team. The successful candidate will monitor and investigate suspicious activities, ensuring adherence to AML regulations, and will prepare and submit reports through GoAML. Applicants should have a minimum of 6 years' experience in AML/Compliance and hold a CAMS certification. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of AML/Compliance experience within a fintech or licensed financial institution.
• Strong track record in transaction monitoring, STR preparation, and quality assurance auditing.

Responsibilities

• Draft and submit high-quality Suspicious Transaction Reports through GoAML.
• Prepare periodic regulatory submissions and maintain management information reports on AML activities.
• Conduct quality control reviews to ensure adherence to AML/CFT and fraud policies.
• Monitor and investigate alerts from AML systems.
• Perform investigations into suspicious activities, escalating as necessary.
• Draft detailed reports on AML findings and recommendations.
• Oversee the complaints management process.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, or related field

CAMS certification

Tools

GoAML

Job description

A financial services company in Dubai is seeking an AML Specialist to join their Compliance & Risk team. The successful candidate will monitor and investigate suspicious activities, ensuring adherence to AML regulations, and will prepare and submit reports through GoAML. Applicants should have a minimum of 6 years' experience in AML/Compliance and hold a CAMS certification. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.