Manager Investigations

QNB Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

QNB Group is seeking an experienced Senior Associate, Investigations to manage outward and inward remittance investigations for its retail and corporate segments. The role focuses on adherence to established AML policies, timely processing, and accurate documentation to mitigate risk while supporting internal branches and customers.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field and has at least six years of experience in a prominent international bank.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Marketing, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Admin or IT
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in a highly rated international bank
• Experience with fund transfer and SWIFT operations, AML controls and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Handle outward/inward remittance investigations ensuring adherence to policies and procedures
• Maintain timely and accurate responses to internal and external queries; meet SLAs
• Ensure compliance with AML rules and regulatory requirements for transfers
• Prepare and maintain documentation for investigations and provide data to auditors and regulators

Skills

Remittance investigations

AML compliance

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor degree in related field

Tools

SWIFT

AML systems

Job description

About QNB

Established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 28,000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of 4,300 machines. QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s (Aa3) and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications. Based on the Group’s consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence, QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to Brand Finance Magazine. QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.

Job Purpose Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for timely attendance to outward and inward remittance investigations related to the Group’s retail and corporate clientele. In doing so, the incumbent will adhere to the approved policy/ procedures and related processes in place to ensure smooth working and minimum escalations due to negligence or non prioritization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities By Dimensions

• Shareholder & Financial: Perform daily balancing of the related suspense/ transit accounts used for processing outward/ inward remittance requests and notifying the Supervisor Remittance of long outstanding transactions that have not yet been cleared for initiation of timely follow-up in this regard, and thereby help avoid any losses to the Group on account of such transactions. Implements KPI’s and best practices for Senior Associate, Investigations role. Perform a daily check on all received queries swift/email to ensure that nothing is left unattended on a particular day. Act within the limits of the powers delegated to the incumbent. Promote cost consciousness and efficiency and enhance productivity, to minimise cost, avoid waste, and optimise benefits for the bank.
• Customer (Internal & External): Provide adequate and efficient remittance processing services to internal customers (viz. QNB domestic branches) and thereby help them serve external customers in a more efficient manner, resulting in increased external customer satisfaction levels. To assist customers in all their queries on Bank’s product and seek solution to their requests. Maintain activities in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments/units to achieve improvements in turn-around time. Build and maintain strong/effective relationships with related departments/units to achieve the Group’s objectives. Provide timely/accurate data to external/internal Auditors, Compliance, Financial Control and Risk when required.
• Internal (Processes, Products, Regulatory): Adhere to the established processes and controls (automated/ manual) to prevent/ detect the transfer of funds to/ from potentially suspect countries, banks, individuals, entities to ensure compliance with applicable anti-money laundering (AML) rules/ regulations. Adhere to the existing and approved policies/ procedures pertaining to processing of outward/ inward remittances and applicable QCB regulations in this regard. Constantly strive to reduce the outstanding enquiries related to remittance transactions Ensure all queries received during the day are attended to and that follow up and escalations and done accurately and in a timely manner and that any pending items are identified and promptly attended to on the following day. Ensure that all open Reconciliation items and attended to each day Ensure that all emails are accurately and timely responded to each day with escalations if required Ensure that all transactions done as a result of investigations are properly supported with documents and approvals Maintain adequate documentation on each case with respect to the investigation process in line with the policy/ procedures and pertinent regulatory requirements. Support International Branches and subsidiaries
• Learning & Knowledge: Possess knowledge of developments in fund transfer and SWIFT operations, including but not limited to best practices, pertinent legal requirements and system advancements. Proactively identify areas for professional development of self and undertake development activities. Seek out opportunities to remain current with all developments in professional field.

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor degree University Graduate/preferred with a Major in Marketing, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Information Technology (related field of study) At least 6 years of relevant experience, preferably within a highly rated international bank

Note: you will be required to attach the following

• Resume/CVQID (Front & Back)
• Passport
• Education Certificate
• Birth Certificate