Senior ODD Operations Lead – Banking Compliance

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is seeking an experienced ODD Manager for the Business Banking division in Dubai. You will oversee ongoing due diligence reviews across risk levels, lead a team of supervisors, checkers and makers, and ensure strict adherence to AML regulations.

The role requires deep knowledge of banking regulations, strong Excel and reporting skills, and the ability to coordinate with Operations and Compliance to resolve cases and drive timely governance communications.

Qualifications

• Specialist certificate in Fraud, Compliance, Anti Money Laundering.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with multiple stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong understanding of banking practices, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering regulations and ongoing due diligence standards.
• Proficient computer skills across MS Office and banking software.
• Good knowledge of ADIB Business Banking products and services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Ongoing due diligence reviews for all High, Medium & low Risk across all Business Banking.
• Manage the Supervisors, Checkers & Makers daily & Monthly performance/productivity.
• Create & review the KPIs for all ODD Supervisors, Checkers & Makers regularly.
• Prepare Mid & Annual appraisals for the ODD Supervisors, Checkers & Makers Teams.
• Manage daily operation of the ODD Supervisors, Checkers & Makers & Compliance with ODD and AML regulations.
• Ensure progress reports are shared with Senior Management and Compliance on time.
• Follow up with Operations, Compliance and other units for pending cases.
• Prepare critical reports to Senior Management/GCEO Office on demand.
• Identify risks and set controls for the ODD teams.
• Arrange with Quality & Control to monitor RCSA, KRI, and tests for ODD team.
• Ensure completion of ODD for all customers or apply consequence management.
• Examine relationships to decide exits and coordinate with MIS and BBD teams.

Skills

Fraud/AML certificate

Excellent communication

Excel proficiency

Banking regulations knowledge

AML regulations knowledge

Computer skills

ADIB Business Banking products

Job description

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is seeking an experienced ODD Manager for the Business Banking division in Dubai. You will oversee ongoing due diligence reviews across risk levels, lead a team of supervisors, checkers and makers, and ensure strict adherence to AML regulations.

The role requires deep knowledge of banking regulations, strong Excel and reporting skills, and the ability to coordinate with Operations and Compliance to resolve cases and drive timely governance communications.