VP Compliance MLRO
Barclay Simpson
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Divisional MLRO for DIFC & QFC branches.
- AML/CTF Policies & procedures.
- Identify changes in local law and understand their potential impact on the bank.
- Lead on the implementation of AML/CTF processes and procedures.
- Provide specialist advice & support to the business and operational teams in relation to AML/CTF policy and high risk client relationships.
- All other AML/CTF activities including monitoring, reporting, policies & procedures maintenance and enhancement.
- Interact with local regulators and other agencies, including responding to regulatory requests and queries, filing annual returns and understand current regulatory themes; and
- Review suspicious activity reports and oversee their filing with the relevant authorities.
- Preferably minimum of 8-10 years' experience in Anti-Money Laundering or a related discipline with an international or a large financial institution in the UAE.
- Currently registered as an MLRO with one of the UAE regulators (SCA/DFSA/FSRA) on behalf of their firm.
- Good understanding of SCA/DFSA/FSRA/QFCRA AML/CTF rules and regulations.
- Familiarity with some or all the Bank’s business lines (Institutional Sales and Trading, Investment Banking/ Capital Markets and Investment Management)
- The candidate must hold ACAMS qualification (or currently working towards the certification) and preferably have an academic qualification in Law/Finance/Accountancy