Head of AML & DMLRO - Qatar

HSBC Holdings plc; Doha; Vor Ort; QAR 670.000 - 1.004.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

HSBC Holdings plc in Qatar seeks a senior Head of AML and Deputy MLRO to lead the local risk framework and ensure regulatory compliance across the country. You will oversee end-to-end AML governance, SAR processes and investigations, while coordinating with regulators and business lines.

The role requires substantial banking compliance experience, AML qualifications (ACAMS/ICA) or equivalent, and fluency in Arabic and English. A visa-ready degree and local attestations are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Degree required for Qatar visa; attestations if degree from outside Qatar.
• Substantial compliance experience in regulated banking.
• AML or Financial Crime qualification (ACAMS/ICA) or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of banking products and client types to assess AML/CFT risks.
• Experience implementing and overseeing AML policy and governance.
• Knowledge of local regulatory framework highly desirable.
• Experience delivering management information and risk mapping with action plans.
• Investigation and problem-solving capabilities for complex banking relationships.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience with regulators and external reporting incl. SARs and periodic returns.
• Multicultural collaboration; language: Arabic & English.

Aufgaben

• Own the implementation and execution of Group AML policy and local risk framework.
• Oversee AML governance frameworks, procedures, and standards for compliance.
• Define country AML policy per regional/local regulations; guide business.
• Discharge Deputy MLRO duties and support MLRO on investigations.
• Strengthen AML control environment via operations and project management.
• Partner with FC Advisory, lines of business to embed policy.
• Establish AML reporting across lines including senior management reporting.
• Oversee end-to-end AML case handling, L3 oversight and SAR filings.
• Engage with regulators on financial crime matters and respond to requests.
• Participate in country/regional financial crime risk committees.

Kenntnisse

Compliance

AML governance

Regulatory liaison

Investigation

Stakeholder influence

Arabic/English

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Jobbeschreibung

Ready to strengthen AML governance and Deputy MLRO oversight in Qatar?

The Opportunity

The Qatar Head of AML and DMLRO is a key strategic role within Financial Crime, accountable for implementing HSBC’s AML policy and discharging Deputy MLRO responsibilities in line with local regulatory requirements.

The role focuses on delivering effective AML governance and a sustainable risk management framework across the country. It includes close collaboration with lines of business, product teams and Risk partners and regular engagement with local regulators including Qatar Central Bank, QFMA and QFIU.

Success looks like a robust control environment, high quality management information and timely regulatory reporting that supports sound decision‑making.

You’ll oversee end‑to‑end AML case management and Suspicious Activity Reporting processes to meet bank policy and local AML/CFT regulations.

The role also supports the Head of Financial Crime on regulatory requests, inquiries and periodic returns.

In this role you will:

• Own the implementation and sustainable execution of Group AML policy and the local risk management framework
• Oversee AML governance frameworks, procedures, practices and standards to support effective risk management and regulatory compliance
• Define country AML policy requirements in line with applicable regional and local AML/CFT regulations and provide guidance to the business
• Discharge Deputy MLRO accountabilities as set out in local AML/CTF regulations and support the MLRO in meeting investigations responsibilities
• Strengthen the AML control environment through sound operational and project management plus early identification and escalation of issues
• Partner with FC Advisory, lines of business and product areas to embed Financial Crime policy and local AML/CFT regulatory requirements
• Establish AML reporting across all lines of business including senior management reporting and management information
• Oversee end‑to‑end AML case handling including L3 case oversight and SAR filings plus criteria for surveillance escalation and event analysis
• Engage with local regulators on Financial Crime matters and support responses to regulatory requests, inquiries and periodic returns
• Participate actively in country and regional financial crime risk management committees

What you’ll bring:

• A full‑time graduation degree of at least three years is essential for obtaining a Qatar visa and work permit. For degrees obtained outside the Qatar, valid attestations and equivalency are also mandatory
• Substantial experience in Compliance roles within a regulated banking environment
• Hold an AML or Financial Crime Compliance qualification such as ACAMS or ICA, or bring equivalent demonstrable experience
• Proven knowledge of banking products and client types to assess AML and CFT risks effectively
• Demonstratable experience implementing and overseeing AML policy and governance frameworks aligned to regulatory expectations
• Knowledge of the local regulatory framework and market knowledge are highly desirable
• Experience delivering effective management information, senior management reporting and risk mapping with clear action plans
• Established investigative and problem‑solving capability to interpret complex banking relationships and case outcomes
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally and influence stakeholders across Risk and lines of business
• Work effectively with regulators and manage external reporting obligations including periodic returns and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements
• Operate effectively across multicultural stakeholder groups in a country and regional context
• Fluent Arabic and English language skills, for effective interaction with regulators and interpretation of local regulations, circulars and guidelines

Strengthening AML Oversight in Qatar

This role offers the opportunity to set clear AML standards across the country and ensure governance and reporting meet both HSBC expectations and local regulatory requirements. You’ll shape how AML risks are identified, managed and escalated across lines of business while overseeing casework and SAR processes through to completion. Working closely with the Head of Financial Crime and key partners you’ll help maintain a robust control environment and respond to evolving regulatory expectations. If you want your work to have visible impact across the bank and with regulators this is the role to explore.