Senior AML Compliance Manager

Mashreq; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Mashreq seeks an experienced AML Transactions Monitoring and Investigations leader in the UAE. You will steer complex cases, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide a high-performing team through end-to-end investigations.

You will collaborate with MLRO and business segments, monitor riskt, and prepare detailed reports for senior management while maintaining strict timelines and data quality.

Qualifications

• Graduate with extensive AML transactions monitoring and investigations experience.
• CAMS certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulatory requirements including LEA mandates.
• Excellent command of English, with reporting and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manager in monitoring compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations and guidance notes.
• Escalate critical issues promptly to prevent penalties or public censure.
• Review and oversee freeze, unfreeze, confiscation, and search requests via IEMS, CIR/CBR, goAML.
• Manage end-to-end case management with quality reviews and timely regulator submissions.
• Train AML unit members and provide guidance on complex investigations.
• Ensure team productivity and optimal resource allocation.
• Highlight financial crime risks to senior management through intelligence reports.
• Coordinate with MLRO/Delegates for filing STR/SAR with FIU, and liaise with LOD and auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Risk assessment

Tools

IEMS

CIR/CBR

goAML

Core banking systems

Job description

Mashreq seeks an experienced AML Transactions Monitoring and Investigations leader in the UAE. You will steer complex cases, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide a high-performing team through end-to-end investigations.

You will collaborate with MLRO and business segments, monitor riskt, and prepare detailed reports for senior management while maintaining strict timelines and data quality.