UAE Exchange & Financial Services - Compliance Officer

Job Purpose :

- To assist the Head of AML Compliance in monitoring the implementation and execution of regulations issued by local regulatory authority and Global AML CTF Policy and UAE Country specific procedures through out the organization.

Key Accountabilities :

Compliance to Regulatory/Legal/Statutory Requirements :

- Conduct daily surveillance of all inward and outward remittance transactions, foreign currency sale and purchase transaction and follow up on exceptions identified to ensure compliance to local/statutory requirements

- Exercise extensive due diligence for high risk amounts/countries/customers to ensure proactive monitoring of suspicious activities

- Review identified exceptions and escalate to Head - AML Compliance, UAE for timely resolution of cases

- Respond to all queries from Global Compliance Team and all queries initiated by regulators and law enforcers in consultation with Head - AML Compliance, UAE to ensure clear communication of important information

Internal Controls :

Assist in the implementation and conduct of audits by external auditors on a periodic basis to ensure monitoring, proper implementation and execution of regulations, policies and procedures are integrated in the branch daily activities

AML Compliance Awareness :

Conduct/deliver AML Compliance training and awareness programs to all employees on a regular basis and ensure understanding of responsibilities and obligations with regard to Compliance and AML policies and regulatory/legal/statutory requirements and contribute in the development of a compliance culture organization

Reports :

Prepare, maintain and update monthly reports and provide AML Compliance- related analysis

Qualification, Skills and Experience :

Educational Qualification :

- Graduate in Commerce or Business Management or any related stream

Professional Qualification :

- AML Compliance/Risk Management/Fraud Control related certification

Experience :

- Minimum of 2 years experience in compliance or risk management environment

Job Specific Skills :

- Good analytical decision making ability

- Knowledge on laws, country specific regulations

- Good problem solving skills and exposure to anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing compliance, general compliance and/or risk based compliance

- Good presentation skills, with a proven ability to deliver AML Compliance trainings and awareness programs

Generic Skills :

- Good verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels across diverse culture

- Ability to work closely with a team and a good team player

- Good customer service and quality results orientation

- Good knowledge on MS Office Application and online remittance software application