Senior AML Compliance Manager - UAE National

Mashreq; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mashreq in Dubai seeks an AML Compliance Lead to oversee financial crime controls, lead investigations, and ensure conformity with UAE AML/CTF regulations. You will coordinate with business units and regulators to mitigate risk and maintain compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, risk assessment, and timely escalation of critical issues. You will mentor the AML Unit and liaise with the MLRO and FIU for STR/SAR filings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness/knowledge of AML & CTF requirements and regulatory environment; provide AML guidance to ECF staff.
• Escalate critical issues to avoid regulatory action by UAE Central Bank and other authorities.
• Lead complex, intelligence-driven investigations across groups and geographies.
• Lead the AML Unit teams in HO; train and guide the unit, including the investigation team.
• Manage team productivity and meet targets; optimise resources to build a dynamic team.
• Oversee quality analysis during investigations and highlight financial crime risks to senior management.
• Support the MLRO/Delegate in filing STR/SAR with the FIU.
• Engage with First Line of Defense and Auditors on financial crime risks and due diligence.

Job description

Mashreq in Dubai seeks an AML Compliance Lead to oversee financial crime controls, lead investigations, and ensure conformity with UAE AML/CTF regulations. You will coordinate with business units and regulators to mitigate risk and maintain compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, risk assessment, and timely escalation of critical issues. You will mentor the AML Unit and liaise with the MLRO and FIU for STR/SAR filings.