Senior MLRO: AML/CFT Oversight & Regulator Liaison

Bank of Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of Sharjah seeks a senior Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to oversee enterprise AML/CFT compliance, act as the main liaison with regulators, and safeguard the bank's integrity. The role requires handling EWRA, STR filing, and oversight of monitoring systems.

Responsibilities include advising senior management on high-risk customers and geographies, delivering ongoing staff training, and producing regular governance reports to the Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, economics, law, or related field.
• Holding ICA Certificate or CAMS certification would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain AML/CFT policies, procedures and controls aligned with risk.
• Conduct EWRA to identify and mitigate ML/TF risks across the bank.
• Receive, analyze, and file STRs with UAE FIU after determining grounds.
• Serve as primary contact for CBUAE, FIU and law enforcement on AML/CFT matters.
• Provide expert AML/CFT guidance to senior management on high-risk customers, products, and geographies.
• Develop and deliver ongoing AML/CFT training for all staff, tailored to roles.
• Prepare and present regular and ad-hoc AML/CFT reports to the Board and senior management.
• Oversee transaction monitoring and sanctions screening systems and alert handling.
• Maintain AML/CFT records including CDD and STR documentation for required periods.
• Ensure enhanced due diligence for high-risk categories including PEPs.

Skills

AML/CFT framework

Risk assessment

SAR reporting

Regulatory liaison

Compliance advisory

Training & awareness

Management reporting

Systems & controls

Record keeping

EDD

Education

Bachelor's / Master's degree

ICA/CAMS certification

Job description

Bank of Sharjah seeks a senior Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to oversee enterprise AML/CFT compliance, act as the main liaison with regulators, and safeguard the bank's integrity. The role requires handling EWRA, STR filing, and oversight of monitoring systems.

Responsibilities include advising senior management on high-risk customers and geographies, delivering ongoing staff training, and producing regular governance reports to the Board.