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Deputy MLRO

MAREX

<div><div><div>Full-Time in<div></div> Abu Dhabi, AE -<div></div> Compliance</div></div><div><div>
About Marex
Marex Group plc is a diversified global financial services platform, providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients in the energy, commodities and financial markets. It listed on Nasdaq Global Select Market in April 2024. With more than 35 offices in Europe, US and APAC, it has unique access across markets with significant share globally both on and off exchange. The depth of knowledge amongst its teams and divisions provides its customers with clear advantage, and its technology-led service provides access to all major exchanges, order-flow management via screen, voice and DMA, plus award-winning data, insights and analytics.

For more information visit www.marex.com
Role Summary

The Deputy Chief Compliance Officer will play a pivotal role in supporting the Chief Compliance Officer in overseeing the firm's compliance efforts and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. This position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage compliance functions within the organization.

Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive compliance program to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.</li><li>
Support the Chief Compliance Officer in liaising with regulatory authorities, maintaining effective communication, and ensuring timely compliance.</li><li>
Contribute to the development and enforcement of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies, procedures, and controls.</li><li>
Assist in conducting regular compliance risk assessments and implementing measures to mitigate risks.</li><li>
Collaborate with compliance team members to provide guidance and support in daily activities.</li><li>
Assist in overseeing compliance training programs for employees to ensure understanding of regulatory obligations.</li><li>
Contribute to the preparation and submission of regulatory reports and filings.</li><li>
Stay informed about regulatory developments and assess their impact on the firm.</li><li>
Assume the responsibilities of the Chief Compliance Officer in their absence or as delegated.</li><li>
Ensure the effective implementation of the firm&rsquo;s compliance and AML/Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) policies and procedures.</li><li>
Design and implement the compliance monitoring plan, performing monitoring and surveillance subsequent reviews.</li><li>
Provide support and guidance to staff on regulatory, policy, and procedural issues and application.</li><li>
Assist with client inquiries and regulatory requests for information.</li><li>
Identify, log, and resolve compliance issues, client complaints, and policy and regulatory breaches.</li><li>
Review and update Compliance and AML/CTF policies and procedures in line with regulatory changes.</li><li>
Provide compliance and AML/CTF training to staff.</li><li>
Ensure timely completion and filing of regulatory and AML reports with the regulator.</li><li>
Provide the Chief Compliance Officer, SEO, and Group Senior Management with compliance management information, ensuring their full awareness of all salient matters and advising on regulatory implications of future business strategies.</li><li>
Stay up to date with AML/CTF and regulatory developments both locally and internationally, including the Securities and Commodities Authority Rulebook, FSRA&rsquo;s AML Rulebook, and international best practices.</li><li>
Develop and maintain a positive and constructive relationship with Regulators and promptly respond to any request for information made by the FSRA or any other competent authorities of the UAE.</li></ul>

Skills and Experience
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degrees or certifications preferred.</li><li>
Substantial experience in compliance within financial services.</li><li>
Knowledge of local and international regulatory requirements in AML and KYC.</li><li>
Strong communication and teamwork skills.</li><li>
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in financial services, particularly in the Abu Dhabi region.</li><li>
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>
Proven track record of working in financial services.</li><li>
Experience in building working relationships with Regulators, with direct experience working with FSRA and/or SCA.</li><li>
Ability to advise Group colleagues on complex regulatory issues.</li><li>
Ability to work to short timelines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Fluent in English</li><li>
Fluent in Arabic (both written and spoken) will be considered as advantage</li><li>
Prior registration with SCA as Compliance Officer will be considered as advantage.</li></ul>

Competencies
<ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>
A collaborative team player, approachable, self-efficient and influences a positive work environment</li><li>
Demonstrates curiosity</li><li>
Resilient in a challenging, fast-paced environment</li><li>
Ability to take a high level of responsibility in a fast pace and high-volume environment</li><li>
Excels at building relationships, networking and influencing others</li><li>
Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness
</li></ul>Conduct Rules

You must:
<ul><li>Act with integrity</li><li>
Act with due skill, care and diligence</li><li>
Be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators</li><li>
Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly</li><li>
Observe proper standard of market conduct</li><li>
Act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers</li></ul>

Company Values
Acting as a role model for the values of the Company:

Respect - Clients are at the heart of our business, with superior execution and superb client service the foundation of the firm. We respect our clients and always treat them fairly.

Integrity - Doing business the right way is the only way. We hold ourselves to a high ethical standard in everything we do &ndash; our clients expect this and we demand it of ourselves.

Collaborative - We work in teams - open and direct communication and the willingness to work hard and collaboratively are the basis for effective teamwork. Working well with others is necessary for us to succeed at what we do.

Developing our People - Our people are the basis of our competitive advantage. We look to &ldquo;grow our own&rdquo; and make Marex the place ambitious, hardworking, talented people choose to build their careers.

Adaptable and Nimble - Our size and flexibility is an advantage. We are big enough to support our client&rsquo;s various needs, and adaptable and nimble enough to respond quickly to changing conditions or requirements. A non-bureaucratic, but well controlled environment fosters initiative as well as employee satisfaction.

Marex is fully committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the company.</div></div></div>

Senior Compliance Officer - Marex AD

GSSTech Group

<div>The Specialist &ndash; Name Screening is critical to supporting the bank's robust Sanctions Compliance Monitoring Program and AML Transaction Monitoring Program. This role ensures adherence to bank policies and procedures to maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines regarding Name/Batch Screening/Sanctions Screening and other monitoring requirements. The job holder handles the First Line of Defence (FLOD) Surveillance activities for Name (Batch) Screening , covering the complexities of regulations and procedures across all jurisdictions. 
Core Duties &amp; Responsibilities<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Customer Name Screening &amp; Investigation</h3><ul>
<li>Perform First and Second Level Investigation and clearance of Name/Batch Screening/FSK (Onboarding screening) alerts.</li>
<li>Record the rationale for clearance for an array of clients across UAE and International geographies.</li>
<li>Escalate cases not cleared by investigation to the respective CIB/PB Risk &amp; Control Alert Management support unit or related unit within the Group Compliance SLOD.</li>
<li>Gather supportive information from a list of internal and external databases based on global standard processes.</li>
<li>Conduct searches, gather data, and record evidence from internal systems, the internet, and through enquiry with the business.</li>
<li>Conduct enhanced due diligence investigations in support of policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Request RFI (Request for Information) for potential matches.</li>
<li>Investigate documents in line with Group Sanctions Policy or department procedures.</li>
<li>Record and retain alerts and cases in line with record keeping requirements of the respective jurisdictions.</li>
<li>Build and apply knowledge of sanctions and anti-money laundering processes.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Strategic Contribution &amp; Compliance</h3><ul>
<li>Support the implementation of the Bank&rsquo;s Group-wide Compliance strategy within the First Line of Defence.</li>
<li>Stay abreast with the control environment, control appropriateness, effectiveness, and control testing tools and techniques available within the Bank.</li>
<li>Support the business lines in extending their products by way of reviewing and screening their clients&rsquo; transactions with regard to the Sanctions and overall AML/CTF risks associated.</li>
<li>Measure the appropriateness and screening capabilities of the product platforms with the Surveillance systems of the Bank.</li>
<li>Maintain complete knowledge of all Regulatory compliance, Sanctions and AML policies &amp; guidelines relevant to bank international network.</li>
<li>Understand industry-specific screening methodologies and available technological and infrastructural arrangements to drive the Surveillance program.</li>
<li>Possess knowledge of changing and evolving regulations laid down by the bank, Executive Office, and International governing bodies.</li>
<li>Effectively contribute from a FLOD perspective for future revisions to bank Compliance policy &amp; guidelines.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Continuous Improvement &amp; Reporting</h3><ul>
<li>Identify opportunities for continuous improvements to Name/Batch Screening related systems, processes and practices based on risks and control deficiencies identified.</li>
<li>Recommend, initiate, and implement optimisations to screening methodologies and parameters to maximize cost efficiency and effectiveness of regulatory compliance.</li>
<li>Work closely with the Technology, Data &amp; Reporting Team on KPI&rsquo;s and KRI&rsquo;s for reporting to senior stakeholders.</li>
<li>Ensure information for MI (Management Information) related to Customer Name Screening is delivered to the Technology, Data and Reporting team in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Manage similar reporting for International Branches and match their reporting requirement and standards.</li>
<li>Support the implementation of Internal Audit, Regulatory Compliance, and Group Compliance SLOD recommendations for findings pertaining to Sanctions Name Screening.</li>
Responsible for monitoring and supporting timely implementation of Compliance systems projects applicable to domain. 
<li>
</li>
</ul>Requirements<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Required Qualifications &amp; Experience</h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Education</h3><ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in management, banking, finance, or a related field.</li>
<li>Preferably with certification in compliance, transaction monitoring/sanctions screening, KYC/AML/CFT, financial crime, or risk management.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Experience</h3><ul>
<li>Minimum of 2 years of experience in a reputed bank.</li>
<li>Preferably 1 year in a Compliance role.</li>
<li>Fair knowledge and capabilities to decipher Sanctions and AML/CTF regulations for Global regimes.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Skills &amp; Attributes</h3><ul>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.</li>
<li>Positive and enthusiastic attitude.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills.</li></ul></div>

Specialist - Name Screening (AML/FLOD)

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

<div>
 
 Company Description
 
 
 
 Join the UAE&rsquo;s largest bank and one of the world&rsquo;s largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities to grow through differentiation, agility and innovation. We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting &amp; dynamic industry.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 JOB PURPOSE:
 
 
 
 Perform duties as required in the relevant bank policies and KYC department SOPs covering KYC review process.
 
 
 The candidate will perform independent reviews and approve KYC files at the time of client on-boarding, Trigger base &amp; KYC periodic reviews.
 
 
 The candidate will ensure that the KYC files are complete in terms of required KYC information / documentation in accordance with bank&rsquo;s policies / procedures and local regulatory expectations of the UAE Central Bank, insuring AML / CTF / Sanctions risks associated with the clients are appropriately identified, assessed and mitigated before a decision is taken to on board or retain bank clients and the Group CDD standards are adhered and enforced.
 
 
 Review/Assess/approve all cases where applicable.
 
 
 
 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 
 
 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 
 
 
 Handle the day to day KYC maker activity of reviewing KYC files and performing all required checks and controls to ensure completeness and readiness of the file for final review and approval
 
 
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 Conduct end to end KYC Due Diligence, for New to bank onboarding, trigger events or periodic reviews
 </li>
 <li>
 Verify account opening forms have been completed adequately and have been verified
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct &amp; review name screening, due diligence and adverse media matches where applicable
 </li>
 <li>
 Review AML and Sanctions Questionnaires, if applicable
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct &amp; review the appropriateness and completion of the Customer Risk Assessment where applicable
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure appropriate checks and controls within the team to ensure files are processed correctly
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage the book of work to ensure all High Risk Entity files are completed timely
 </li>
 <li>
 Escalation of Name screening hits to appropriate advisory teams within compliance and Fraud
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations and FAB bank policies/ procedures related to CDD, AML/CTF, PEP &amp; Sanctions
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure CDD information/documentation is complete in line with bank policies / procedures &amp; local regulatory requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 Follow GCDD, departmental SOPs &amp; relevant checklist &amp; process notes
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure adherence to all internal policies / procedures and external regulatory requirements at all times
 </li>
 <li>
 On need basis support AVP, VP KYC &amp; onboarding to discuss process related issues/challenges and take necessary action where applicable
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the unit in appropriate need base trainings to Offshore team and business segments where appropriate
 </li>
 <li>
 Prioritization &ndash; maintain the discipline in partnership with the local business. Communicate consistency to internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the KYC cases are accepted through the approved channels and expectations are managed appropriately
 </li>
 <li>
 Follow defined RCSA and identify KRIs (wherever applicable)
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform independent analysis, review and approve cases where applicable
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform independent end to end review/analysis and approval for all GPB cases onboarding, TB and PR
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Relationship Management
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop and manage positive working relationships with all stakeholders across business lines and supporting functions
 </li>
 <li>
 Support line manager, and other teams within Risk &amp; Controls through providing timely assistance and solutions, on need basis.
 </li>
 <li>
 Resolve conflicts and provide effective solutions to the stakeholders.
 </li>
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 Efficient coordination with key stakeholders to get the job done in timely manner.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 MI Reporting
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure all departmental trackers are timely maintained.
 </li>
 <li>
 Preparation of KYC reviews/process related presentations and dashboards on ad-hoc basis.
 </li>
 <li>
 Interact with stakeholders and help the KYC teams achieve KPI&rsquo;s.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Generic
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manage ADHOC &amp; administrative activities as deemed appropriate and assigned by line managers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and manage positive working relationships with all stakeholders across business lines and supporting functions including HO KYC, Business (RMs),
 </li>
 <li>
 Support line manager, and other teams within Risk &amp; Controls through providing timely assistance and solutions, on need basis.
 </li>
 <li>
 Resolve conflicts and provide effective solutions to the stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Efficient coordination with key stakeholders to get the job done in timely manner
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualification
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in Management, Banking, Finance, preferably with certification in Compliance, KYC/AML/CFT, Financial Crime or Risk Management
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Minimum Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a reputed Bank
 </li>
 <li>
 At least 1 year technical experience across various aspects of Regulatory and Financial Crime Compliance (e.g. local and international requirements, FATCA, CRS, GDPR, AML, KYC, etc.)
 </li>
 <li>
 Internal Audit experience and Compliance Assurance background would be considered an asset.
 </li>
 <li>
 Pro-active and business oriented with proven ability to prioritize, manage conflicting demands and ability to assess.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Analyst - KYC & Onboarding - Personal Banking (Emiratized role)

IQ-EQ

<div>Company Description 
ABOUT IQ-EQ
We&rsquo;re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world&rsquo;s top-15 private equity firms.
Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.
Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.
We&rsquo;re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities. 
Job Description 
Responsibilities:
The Client Compliance Services department is responsible to provide Outsourced Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (&ldquo;MLRO&rdquo;) services. The department also assists client companies of IQ-EQ DIFC in structuring matters and in fulfilling clients&rsquo; compliance responsibilities.
In addition, the Manager - Client Compliance shall have supervisory responsibilities for the Client Compliance Unit team, monitor their daily tasks and to coach them.
Tasks<ul><li>
Contribute in designing and implementing the AML/CFT framework for specific clients;</li><li>
Act as MLRO/ Compliance Officer for IQ-EQ DIFC&rsquo;s client companies;</li><li>
Attend board meetings to present MLRO/Compliance reports for IQ-EQ DIFC&rsquo;s client companies on at least an annual basis; To receive, analyse and report Suspicious Transaction Reports, as appropriate;</li><li>
Perform Client file review or special investigation as required;</li><li>
Liaison with DFSA, FSRA and other regulatory bodies for assisting clients to procure regulatory approvals and for related matters.</li><li>
Provide AML/CFT training to directors and staff of client companies, as appropriate;</li><li>
Conduct AML/CFT risk assessments of all products, technology and business practice of client companies, as appropriate;</li><li>
Analyse and disseminate the latest AML/CFT related regulatory information to clients;</li><li>
Provide basic advice and guidance to Onboarding Unit and Operational Compliance on specific compliance queries; Provide Management Information to the Operational Risk Committee, GRACC and Board, as required;</li><li>
Supervise, assess the Client Compliance Unit team&rsquo;s work and assignments as well as assist in building capabilities and allocate resources within the Client Compliance Unit team;</li><li>
Conduct staff appraisals and recommend career development plans to the Senior Executive Officer;</li><li>
Ensure protection of information assets of IQ-EQ DIFC and to abide by the ISMS in place at IQ-EQ DIFC.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
Education / professional qualifications<ul><li>
A degree from reputable university, preferably in the field of law, finance or financial services or directly related to compliance functions</li></ul>
Background experience<ul><li>
At least 8-10 years&rsquo; experience in the financial services sector and preference given to experience in compliance</li></ul>
Technical<ul><li>
Experience as DFSA and/or FSRA approved Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders &ndash; including our employees, clients, and local communities &ndash; while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.
There is always more we can, and should do, to improve &ndash; whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We&rsquo;re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.
Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees&rsquo; careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.
We&rsquo;re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients&rsquo; sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We&rsquo;re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.</div>

Manager, Client Compliance

TAT IT Technolgies

<div>
 
 We have urgent requirement for Functional QA &ndash; Banking Loans and Web Automation Experience is required for our banking client in Abu Dhabi, UAE
 
 
 
 
 Strong experience on banking loan operations: loan origination, credit evaluation, underwriting, EMI/interest calculations, NPA classification, collections is THE MUST
 
 
 
 
 Strong experience on testing Loan Origination Systems (LOS) or Loan Management Systems (LMS) is THE MUST
 
 
 
 
 Strong experience on web automation using tools such as: Selenium / Playwright / Cypress TestNG / JUnit or equivalent is THE MUST
 
 
 
 
 Experience On API Testing (Postman, RestAssured, Etc.) Is MUST
 
 
 
 We are seeking a detail-oriented
 
 Functional QA Engineer
 
 with strong experience in
 
 Banking Loan modules
 
 and
 
 Web Automation
 
 . The ideal candidate will analyze requirements, design functional test scenarios, execute test cases, and automate critical regression flows to ensure product quality and compliance with banking standards.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Functional QA
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Analyze business requirements, functional specifications, and loan-processing workflows.
 </li>
 <li>
 Design, document, and execute test cases, test scenarios, and test data for banking loan modules (Retail/SME/Corporate Loans).
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform end-to-end testing across loan lifecycle:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Loan origination
 </li>
 <li>
 Application processing &amp; credit checks
 </li>
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 Underwriting
 </li>
 <li>
 Disbursement
 </li>
 <li>
 Repayment, restructuring &amp; closure
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Validate integrations with third-party systems (CIBIL/credit bureaus, KYC, payment gateways, LOS/LMS).
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify defects, log them with clear reproducible steps, and drive them to closure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with functional, regulatory, and audit requirements (RBI/AML/KYC).
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in requirement walkthroughs, sprint planning, and QA reviews.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Web Automation
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design and implement automated test scripts for web-based banking applications.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain and optimize automation scripts for regression and smoke suites.
 </li>
 <li>
 Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps, etc.).
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze automation failures, troubleshoot issues, and ensure stability of test suites.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Functional Skills
 
 
 
 
 Required Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of banking loan operations: loan origination, credit evaluation, underwriting, EMI/interest calculations, NPA classification, collections.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience testing Loan Origination Systems (LOS) or Loan Management Systems (LMS).
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with regulatory compliance processes (KYC/AML, credit bureau integration).
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Technical Skills
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Hands-on experience in web automation using tools such as:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Selenium / Playwright / Cypress (choose as per your need)
 </li>
 <li>
 TestNG / JUnit or equivalent
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of API testing (Postman, RestAssured, etc.).
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with SQL for backend data validation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and defect-tracking tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps, Rally).
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Request you to kindly send us your word formatted updated resume ASAP along with the below mentioned details:
 
 
 Skills: automation,web,banking,loan
</div>

Functional QA – Banking Loans and Web Automation

Deeplight

<div>DeepLight AI is a specialist AI and data consultancy with extensive experience implementing intelligent enterprise systems across multiple industries, with particular depth in financial services and banking. Our team combines deep expertise in data science, statistical modeling, AI/ML technologies, workflow automation, and systems integration with a practical understanding of complex business operations.
The Payment Transformation and Compliance Project Manager focusses on modernising payment systems while ensuring strict adherence to rapidly evolving financial regulations. The role combines the demands of a complex technology transformation with the critical, high-stakes requirements of regulatory compliance. The PM manages projects which align with the bank's payments infrastructure and simultaneously ensure regulatory adherence throughout the lifecycle.
The role has a dual focus: driving transformation to deliver seamless, omnichannel, and intelligent end-to-end servicing experiences, and ensuring compliance by continuously adhering to all regulatory expectations and compliance frameworks. The role oversees the modernisation of the bank's Payments infrastructure, API integration, and core banking systems, whilst simultaneously enforcing regulatory adherence, auditability, and a strong change control process.
On the Technology front, the PM will manage the delivery of future-ready solutions using common project tools like Jira and Confluence, with a focus on compliance projects, not limited to PSD2, AML/CFT policies, and PCI DSS. 
As the Project Manager, you must maintain project rigor while dealing with technical complexity and a broad stakeholder base and your responsibilities will include; 
<ul><li>Project Planning and Governance:</li><li>
Developing and managing comprehensive project plans, defining scope, schedule, resourcing, dependencies, and budget.</li><li>
Establishing robust governance and control in line with the bank's business transformation framework.</li><li>
Monitoring and reporting progress, risks, and issues to the program management and Steering Committees.</li><li>
Risk Management:</li><li>
Proactively assessing and managing risks, specifically mitigating potential roadblocks related to compliance missteps or data security issues.</li><li>
Ensuring all projects are managed to an acceptable level of risk by balancing scope, time, cost, and quality.</li><li>
Stakeholder &amp; Vendor Management:</li><li>
Leading and influencing cross-functional teams.</li><li>
Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders of the organisation.</li><li>
Coordinating with Business Technology and vendors to ensure high-quality and timely execution.</li></ul>
Requirements
As the Payment Transformation and Compliance AI Project Manager you will:<ul><li>
Be proficient in project management methodologies like Agile, Scrum, PMP, or PRINCE II.</li><li>
Possess significant demonstrable experience working within financial services; and;</li><li>
Have significant experience and knowledge within banking compliance</li></ul>
As well as the above, we need you to have:<ul><li>
Exceptional communication skills</li><li>
Significant demonstrable experience working with Senior stakeholders</li><li>
Significant demonstrable experience in retail banking compliance</li><li>
Experience managing large teams through Change.</li><li>
Deep knowledge of payment systems and technologies, including global, retail, and wholesale networks (SWIFT, SEPA, Instant Payments).</li><li>
Strong familiarity with specific regulatory programs relevant to payments (e.g., PSD2, AML, KYC).</li></ul><ul>
<li>A robust understanding of the ISO 20022 message formats and their industry integration is a highly valued qualification.</li>
<li>Experience preventing data mapping errors and maintaining data quality across historical and customer data.</li>
<li>Significant demonstrable experience managing and controlling changes to the project's scope, as mid-project changes can severely impact budget and timelines.</li><li>
Strong leadership to guide cross-functional teams (IT, Legal, Operations, Business) and clear, frequent communication to senior stakeholders.</li><li>
A solid knowledge of banking products, processes, and the strategic rationale for the core banking change.</li><li>
The ability to identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues in a high-stakes environment, and make quick, informed decisions to maintain business continuity.</li></ul>
Benefits
Benefits &amp; Growth Opportunities:<ul><li>Competitive salary and performance bonuses</li><li>Comprehensive health insurance</li><li>Professional development and certification support</li><li>Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing AI company</li></ul>
This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI implementation while working with a talented team of professionals at the forefront of technological innovation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving our company's success in delivering transformative AI solutions to our clients.</div>

Payment Transformation and Compliance AI Project Manager

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