Deputy MLRO[ Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer]

Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer

Duration: Long Term

Working Hours & Days 9 hours + 1- hour LB,6 days a week

Required Qualifications

• Fluency in Arabic (Essential):

Required to ensure effective communication with customers, regulators, and internal stakeholders, as well as to review Arabic documents and reports.

• Relevant Experience in a Financial Institution:

Prior hands-on experience in AML/CFT compliance within exchange houses, banks, or insurance companies. This ensures familiarity with regulatory expectations and operational AML frameworks.

• Approval from Qatar Central Bank or Any GCC Central Bank (Preferred):

While not mandatory, prior regulatory approval is highly advantageous as it reduces onboarding time and confirms compliance with fitness and propriety requirements.

• Professional or Academic Certifications in AML/CFT (Preferred):

Certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent AML/CFT training are desirable, demonstrating strong technical knowledge and commitment to the field.

Job Summary

The Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (Deputy MLRO) supports the MLRO in overseeing and maintaining the organization’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) framework, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and investigating suspicious transactions and in preparing STR/SAR submissions.
• Monitor daily transactions and AML system alerts, ensuring timely escalation of high-risk cases.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines.
• Conduct periodic AML/CFT risk assessments and contribute to enhancing screening and transaction monitoring processes.
• Assist in preparing internal and regulatory reports, including periodic submissions to the Qatar Central Bank (QCB).
• Act as a secondary point of contact between Exchange, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), QCB, and other state authorities on AML/CFT matters.
• Ensure prompt and accurate responses to requests for information from FIU, QCB, and state authorities.
• Deliver AML/CFT training and awareness programs to staff.
• Act as MLRO during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of reporting and compliance obligations.

Job Type: Permanent

Language:

• Arabic (Required)