Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer

Tap Payments; Qatar; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

TapTap Payments is seeking a senior DMLRO to lead AML/CFT compliance within its Compliance Team in Qatar. The role focuses on ensuring adherence to AML/CFT requirements and AFC regulations, developing policies and training, and coordinating with Qatar Central Bank on compliance matters.

The candidate should have extensive experience in audit/monitoring within financial services, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage cross-functional projects while maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in audit/monitoring or payments/financial services
• Strong project management, presentation, and report writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• In-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks and GCC regulations

Responsibilities

• Act as the DMLRO ensuring AML/CFT compliance per QCB rules
• Ensure FC Module and other regulator requirements are met
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts to staff
• Develop and maintain AML/CFT policies, controls, and training programs
• Oversee KYC reviews and escalate significant exceptions to management
• Prepare QCB related reports and maintain logs for investigations

Skills

Project management

Report writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Arabic native

Qatar resident

DMLRO approval

Regulatory knowledge

Financial services

Job description

About TapTap Payments

About TapTap Payments is revolutionizing online payments across the MENA region by connecting businesses with simple unified payment experiences We need exceptional talent to help us on this journey

The Compliance Team

The Compliance TeamOur compliance team believes merchant payments should be ultra-safe and secure That s why they work hand-in-hand with regulators throughout the region With the key purpose of creating a safe transaction environment for our global merchants and if you share similar beliefs this might be the team for you

As a Tapster you will

• Act as the DMLRO responsible for ensuring that all transactions are compliant with the requirements of AML CFT including AFC laws and regulations issued by the QCB
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of FC Module
• Monitor both domestic and international changes in applicable regulation and ensure that all relevant developments changes are communicated to concerned staff
• Establish and maintain adequate systems controls and policies to meet the requirements of the QCB and other applicable regulators
• Develop and strengthen relationships with department heads and staff to promote best practice and ensure a good understanding of AML and CFT as well as other FC Module requirements as necessary
• Review and verify the adequacy of Know Your Customer KYC information to ensure that business is conducted in compliance with all relevant regulatory obligations
• Report to management all significant exceptions and ensure that actual or potential breaches are investigated and remedied promptly
• Report to the QCB on the process of AML implementation as required
• Be responsible for KYC periodical reviews and for developing discrepancies reports as required
• Arrange for implementing an AML training program and for the development and delivery of internal and external AML awareness plans
• Develop AML CFT and anti-fraud policies and programs as applicable required
• Oversee the daily review and investigation of customers escalated by the AFC unit
• Exercise decision-making authority over the business on requests received from the QCB
• Oversee the analysis of suspicious behaviors to confirm or discharge suspicions
• Oversee and maintain logs records and ensure investigation results reports and documents are properly kept
• Be responsible for the development and delivery of all QCB-related reports
• Create and amend scenarios thresholds and parameters according to customers behavior and a risk-based approach
• Be responsible for the annual review of the efficiency and effectiveness of the transaction monitoring process
• Be responsible for the full delivery of AML and AFC department projects such as acquiring or developing systems and controls
• Create and maintain the AML AFC risk registers
• Handle audit requirements and inspections related to AML CFT matters and collaborate with audit teams as necessary
• Develop review and update AML CFT policies procedures and guidelines to align with changing regulations and industry best practices
• Monitor transactions against lists of sanctioned persons entities or countries issued by government and competent authorities and ensure the company s compliance with sanctions and embargoes

What you bring to the party

• Minimum of 7 years practical experience in an audit/monitoring or Payment Services or Financial Services environment
• Project management, presentation, and report writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Highly PC literate
• Industry knowledge payment services or financial services
• Understanding of GCC regulations or other international financial regulatory bodies
• Understanding of regulatory framework
• Resident in the state of Qatar
• A DMLRO must be approved by the Qatar Central Bank prior to appointment
• The position of DMLRO is a controlled function as per the QCB s Rulebook Financial Crime ( FC ) Module and the DMLRO is an approved person
• Native Arabic speaker with excellent written and spoken Arabic skills