financial crime compliance officer

Bank ABC

<div>
 
 Bank ABC seeks to recruit a Bahrain Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in the Group Compliance Department based in our Head Office, in Bahrain.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Bahrain MLRO is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of all aspects of ABC Group&rsquo;s AML/CTF Policies, Standards as well as the Sanctions and Financial Crime Program in Bahrain in order to manage compliance and regulatory risk.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities of the role:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Reporting to the Group Head of Financial Crime Compliance, the job holder will:
 
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 Understand the Bahrain regulatory environment and identify all applicable regulations
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 Act as ABC Bahrain&rsquo;s main point of contact and reporting officer with respect to financial crime compliance and respond promptly to any reasonable request made by the Central Bank of Bahrain or other Bahrain law enforcement.
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 Support the Group Head of Financial Crime Officer (GHFCC) in implementing and executing the ABC Group's Financial Crime compliance policies and standards on an ongoing basis.
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 Establish and maintain ABC Bahrain&rsquo;s AML/CFT policies and procedures
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 Monitor the day-to-day operation and regulatory developments and report any new or proposed regulation or legislation that may impact ABC Bahrain to the GHFCC
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 Ensure ABC Bahrain complies with the AML Law and any other applicable AML/CFT legislation and regulations as well as the Group&rsquo;s internal AML/CFT policies and standards.
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 Support and facilitate effective functioning of the Bahrain Compliance and Financial Crime Committee (CFCC).
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 Support Senior Management and the Board in discharging their FCC responsibilities through review of MLRO related MI and outputs in line with Group policy and standards.
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 Proactively engage with other departments/functions to comply with the Bank FCC policy and standards.
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 Support the testing and implementation of new reports and financial crime related systems for ABC Bahrain, including supporting the GHFCC in ownership of systems and procedures governing their use
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 Provide financial crime compliance advice, guidance and direction to departments in Bahrain.
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 Provide guidance and advice, and where required, approve any changes to operating procedures. This includes providing input into the development of new procedures resulting from new product developments and initiatives.
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 Lead and drive implementation of FC policies and standards particularly in relation to transaction monitoring, transaction screening, suspicious activity reporting, CDD and C-RAM in ABC Bahrain.
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 Identify and assess the compliance risks applicable to the Bahrain Unit and produce annual reports on the effectiveness of the licensee&rsquo;s AML / CFT controls, for consideration by senior management.
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 Report to management on financial crime issues requiring attention including internal control and/or system weaknesses, updates to financial crime policies and procedures, and oversight of financial crime for Bahrain.
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 Coordinate the annual external audit review of Bahrain Compliance (''Agreed Upon Procedures") in conjunction with the Bank&rsquo;s external auditors, including review of findings and ensuring corrective action.
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 Support, review and action any regulatory inspections, audits or local testing reviews specific to financial crime compliance including ensuring corrective actions are taken.
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 Self-identify control gaps through formal GRC Issues in areas under responsibility
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 Ensure closure of outstanding self-identified and audit issues within the stipulated target date.
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 Review, advise on, action "unusual/suspicious" transactions and alerts generated from financial crime systems or manual reports, and ensure appropriate action including exiting, maintaining or enhanced monitoring of relationships
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 Act as ABC Bahrain&rsquo;s main point of contact in respect of handling internal suspicious transaction reports from the licensee&rsquo;s staff and as the main contact for the Financial Intelligence Directorate, the CBB and other concerned bodies regarding AML/CFT.
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 Make external suspicious transactions reports to the Financial Intelligence Directorate and the Compliance Directorate.
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 Lead, drive and develop the MLRO team in Bahrain by ensuring they understand and fulfil their job roles and responsibilities and are appropriately skilled.
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 Establish and maintain adequate arrangements for staff awareness and training on AML/CFT matters (whether internal or external)
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 Provide training sessions to staff related to targeted FC trends and systems.
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 Provide mentoring to compliance officers in order to ensure a consistent quality of work within the team
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 Manage Correspondent Bank and Swift KYC Registry requests and updates.
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 Manage high-risk CDD/KYC on-boarding and periodic review escalations
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 Perform Quality Assurance testing and oversight of 1st line of defense.
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 Perform User Acceptance Test (UAT) and the roll-out of FC Systems and provide input on business requirements, validation exercise etc.
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 Ensure timely reporting of regulatory reports (e.g CBB Exposures, etc)
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 Manage Bahrain&rsquo;s Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
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 Areas of Knowledge, Qualification and Experience
 
 
 
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 9+ years&rsquo; experience in a financial institution with experience in compliance or related risk management disciplines. With a minimum of 3 years in MLRO/DMLRO related role.
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 University graduate &amp; ACAMS/ICA or equivalent
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 Exemplary integrity, ethics, independence and resilience.
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 Strong analytical skills
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 Clear written and spoken communications
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 Strong background and understanding of key and applicable FC laws and regulations as well as risks and controls.
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 Strong coordination and follow-up skills
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 Excellent interpersonal skills for handling diverse situations
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 Planning and project management skills
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 Strong time management skills
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 Able to work in a dynamic environment while managing change
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 Self-motivated and able to be accountable for completing tasks
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</div>

Bahrain Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

Thndr

<div>
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 As the Compliance Officer &amp; MLRO (COMLRO), you will play a critical role in ensuring Thndr adheres to all regulatory and financial crime compliance requirements. You will be the primary point of contact with regulators and will work closely with the Board and SEO to manage regulatory risk. This role requires a proactive leader with deep expertise in compliance, financial crime prevention, and regulatory frameworks in the UAE.
 
 
 If you have a strong background in compliance within a regulated industry, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience working with FSRA or DFSA, this role is for you.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
 
 Compliance Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement a risk-based compliance program.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct trade surveillance and transaction monitoring.
 </li>
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 Provide regulatory guidance to staff, the SEO, and the Board.
 </li>
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 Prepare and present compliance reports for the Board.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 MLRO Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Maintain Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures.
 </li>
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 Oversee Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes.
 </li>
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 Identify, analyze, and report suspicious transactions.
 </li>
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 Provide AML training and advisory support.
 </li>
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 Act as the primary contact for filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Need
 
 
 
 Must-Have Skills &amp; Traits:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Established rapport with FSRA or DFSA (experience is a must).
 </li>
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 Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks.
 </li>
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 4-6 years of experience in compliance within a regulated industry.
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 FSRA or DFSA-approved person (preferred).
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 Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or a related field.
 
 
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 </ul>
 Nice-to-Have Skills &amp; Traits:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Experience with a Category 3A licensed firm.
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 Knowledge of ADGM Data Protection laws.
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 Familiarity with SQL for compliance data analysis.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Who Are We?
 
 
 
 Thndr was founded with the dream to democratize access to investing through smart tech and human design, which is just a fancy way of saying giving anyone with a smartphone easy access to preserve and grow their wealth. At the same time, we&rsquo;re promoting local investment products to propel the economies that we serve
 
 
 History has shown that investing is the single greatest way to build long term wealth - but before Thndr, only a very small percentage of people had access to investing due to:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 High barriers to entry - In the form of minimum account balances, brick and mortar onboarding and low financial literacy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Irrelevant experience - Catered towards traders and financial experts, therefore alienating the majority of the population.
 </li>
 <li>
 Fragmented offering - Investment products are not gathered in a single outlet.
 
 
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 </ul>
 On our short journey we&rsquo;ve validated that there is a need for our solution, as illustrated by these key figures:
 
 
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 3 million app downloads
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 $8.8bn in annualized traded value
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 #1 platform in terms of traded value
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 84% of our users are investing for the first time
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 65% of our users come from outside of capital cities and have previously had limited access to financial institutions
 
 
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</div>

Compliance Officer & MLRO (COMLRO)

Commercial Bank of Dubai

RESPONSIBILITIES &amp; DUTIES: <ol> <li>Lead the CBDFS Financial Crime Compliance Function to identify, mitigate and prevent Financial Crime risks.</li> <li>Review new policies and procedure for the CBDFS departments including operations, brokerage and customer services. Identify weaknesses and threats to implement necessary corrections. Ensure obligations are met with SCA Regulations and UAE Financial Markets rules for assured compliance.</li> <li>Responsible of CBDFS compliance framework which includes develop and implement Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing, Sanctions, KYC and AB&amp;C policies and procedures </li> <li>Conduct regular gap assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of CBDFS compliance framework with the CBD Group policies and procedures and remediate the identified gaps </li> <li>Responsible of conducting gap assessment of SCA regulations with CBDFS compliance controls and remediate the identified gaps.</li> <li>Conduct a gap assessment to verify compliance with the rules, regulations, circulars and standards for the SCA, DFM and ADX.</li> <li>Manage the SCA inspections efficiently, ensuring high-quality methodology throughout the process. This includes developing inspection matrices, setting timeline, allocating and aggregating inspection requirements with stakeholders, performing assessments, and executing follow-ups,</li> <li>Providing advice and Compliance Opinion and recommendation in all aspects of Regulatory Compliance &amp; money laundering to all CBDFS departments.</li> <li>Reporting regulatory requirement deviations from Policy and incorporate them in Policy &amp; Procedures under review.</li> <li>Reporting issues bearing reputational risk, Credit Risk, Market Risk and Operational Risk and its mitigation controls.</li> <li>Preparing checklist for CBDFS department to get assurance of applying CBDFS and SCA roles properly.</li> <li>Implementing the Compliance Self Risk Assessment (CRSA) across CBDFS departments and analysis the report and submit the result to Group Chief Compliance Officer for final review and approval.</li> <li>Manage and monitor Margin Trading Clients program, and handling governance function in CBDFS.</li> <li>Reporting of control and Compliance issues to the CBDFS Management, Executive Manager and Group Chief Compliance Officer, including details from the quarter compliance examination report, the recommendations and management response.</li> <li>Primary control function that protects CBDFS from potential reputational and regulatory risk that arises from trading activities.</li> <li>Support the Executive Manager in writing policies, procedures and other notices to ensure that CBDFS meets SCA Rules and Regulations requirements and regulatory expectation in respect of Sanctions. </li> <li>Support Executive Manager in the provision of Sanction Compliance Training across the company by preparing presentations, delivering training and maintaining records as per regulatory requirements and expectations. </li> <li>Collaborate with other departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution.</li> <li>Ensure no fines are given to the company by safeguarding and guaranteeing compliance with the rules and regulations of all entities</li> <li>Responsible to ensure that CBDFS business activities are compliance with applicable sanctions laws and regulations as well as applicable sanctions international lists. Provide the Group Compliance with assurance that controls required under sanctions regulations are embedded within the Bank s processes to avoid any sanctions breach and/or establishing relationship with a sanction listed party.</li> <li>Review and investigate all breaches, discrepancies and irregular activities, and recommend corrective actions to ensure compliance with the Bank's Sanctions policies/procedures and mitigation of identified risks for the bank.</li> <li>Define and ensure the integrity of all Sanctions Lists for payment, name screening systems to ensure the bank is not exposed to any risk of dealing with a sanctioned person and/or entity.</li> <li>Appling SCA, DFM &amp; ADX requirements from all below prospective.</li></ol>

Compliance Manager

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">About the Role</h1>
As the Compliance Officer &amp; MLRO (COMLRO), you will play a critical role in ensuring Thndr adheres to all regulatory and financial crime compliance requirements. You will be the primary point of contact with regulators and will work closely with the Board and SEO to manage regulatory risk. This role requires a proactive leader with deep expertise in compliance, financial crime prevention, and regulatory frameworks in the UAE.
If you have a strong background in compliance within a regulated industry, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience working with FSRA or DFSA, this role is for you.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You&rsquo;ll Do</h1>
Compliance Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures.</li><li>Implement a risk-based compliance program.</li><li>Conduct trade surveillance and transaction monitoring.</li><li>Provide regulatory guidance to staff, the SEO, and the Board.</li><li>Prepare and present compliance reports for the Board.</li></ul> 
MLRO Responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintain Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures.</li><li>Oversee Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes.</li><li>Identify, analyze, and report suspicious transactions.</li><li>Provide AML training and advisory support.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You&rsquo;ll Need</h1>
Must-Have Skills &amp; Traits:<ul><li>Established rapport with FSRA or DFSA (experience is a must).</li><li>Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks.</li><li>4-6 years of experience in compliance within a regulated industry.</li><li>FSRA or DFSA-approved person (preferred).</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or a related field.</li></ul>
Nice-to-Have Skills &amp; Traits:<ul><li>Experience with a Category 3A licensed firm.</li><li>Knowledge of ADGM Data Protection laws.</li><li>Familiarity with SQL for compliance data analysis.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Who Are We?</h1>
Thndr was founded with the dream to democratize access to investing through smart tech and human design, which is just a fancy way of saying giving anyone with a smartphone easy access to preserve and grow their wealth. At the same time, we&rsquo;re promoting local investment products to propel the economies that we serve
History has shown that investing is the single greatest way to build long term wealth - but before Thndr, only a very small percentage of people had access to investing due to:<ul><li>
High barriers to entry - In the form of minimum account balances, brick and mortar onboarding and low financial literacy.</li><li>
Irrelevant experience - Catered towards traders and financial experts, therefore alienating the majority of the population.</li><li>
Fragmented offering - Investment products are not gathered in a single outlet.</li></ul>
On our short journey we&rsquo;ve validated that there is a need for our solution, as illustrated by these key figures:<ul><li>
3 million app downloads</li><li>
$8.8bn in annualized traded value</li><li>
#1 platform in terms of traded value</li><li>
84% of our users are investing for the first time</li><li>
65% of our users come from outside of capital cities and have previously had limited access to financial institutions</li></ul>
Building on our success with Thndr, we are continuing to change culture and break down barriers by launching Rumble, the first-of-its-kind subscription-based investment recommendations platform.
Rumble was born with the vision to empower everyday individuals to build wealth confidently and intelligently through access to timely and in-depth advice from the industry&rsquo;s top experts.
You can consider Rumble your new financial advisor. Going beyond traditional investment advice, offering long- and short-term investment recommendations and financial content through engaging articles and videos that can guide users on their financial journey and maximize their returns.
We&rsquo;re proud of how far we&rsquo;ve come and the size of our impact in just a few years - but we&rsquo;re just getting started and are excited for what&rsquo;s to come.
It&rsquo;ll take a lot of passion, bold risks, and hard work to fulfill our mission of democratizing investing in MENA and giving everyone an equal opportunity to generate and grow their wealth.
At Thndr, we&rsquo;re looking for people invigorated by our mission, not just those who simply check off all the boxes. We&rsquo;re looking for people who are hungry to become agents of change and who understand the huge responsibility associated with dealing with people&rsquo;s money.</div>

Standard Chartered

<div>
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 This position is responsible to analyse comprehensive impact of financial crime related regulatory matters on the relevant business area and its operations.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Providing governance and oversight over the implementation of Financial Crime Compliance related policies and procedures in Country to ensure compliance with such policies and procedures
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 Support relevant stakeholders to make decisions based on current and possible future policies, practices and trends on the interpretation and application of regulatory expectations
 </li>
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 Execute activities as part of the Financial Crime Post Investigations &amp; Counter Finance Terrorism Desk team (including but not limited to Quality Control Outcome reviews for Act, Quality Assurance reviews, Controls Checks, Health checks)
 </li>
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 Provide advice to relevant stakeholders on compliance with Group standards relating to Financial Crime Compliance related matters.
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 Perform Public domain search for identification and reporting of terrorist incidents/ attack to the Head Post Investigations.
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 Ensure Financial Monitoring Unit queries are addressed timely complying with the provision of information.
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 Provide advice on the application of risk management frameworks
 </li>
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 Apply Group and Financial Crime Compliance policies and processes (Anti Money Laundering surveillance, client screening, risk assessment) to manage risks.
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 Inform senior management of any regulatory breaches (or where risk tolerances have been breached) and ensure that actions are taken quickly to remediate and/or activities are ceased.
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 Support line manager in conducting Country risk assessment.
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 Map risks, quantify the potential impact and escalate where necessary.
 </li>
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 Provide intelligent input (where applicable) to support calibration of bank&rsquo;s Risk Methodologies (including aggregate client risk, product risk and country risk assessments).
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 Understand technical aspects of systems relevant to Customer Due Diligence, Client Risk Assessments, Name and Transaction Screening, Anti Money Laundering Monitoring and Case Management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure timely completion of the Post Investigation (follow up) actions related to Transaction Monitoring/Name Screening cases as and when these are assigned.
 </li>
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 Align/support with the alignment of relevant systems and controls to industry best practice and close out any compliance gaps
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 About Standard Chartered
 
 
 
 We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.
 
 
 Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.
 
 
 
 Together We
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
 </li>
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 Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
 </li>
 <li>
 Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What We Offer
 
 
 
 
 In line with our Fair Pay Charter,
 
 we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
 </li>
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 Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
 </li>
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 Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
 </li>
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 Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
 </li>
 <li>
 A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
 </li>
 <li>
 Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Associate, Financial Crime Post Investigations & Counter Finance Terrorism Desk

Bitunix

About the job MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) Job Overview The AML/MLRO will be responsible for building and overseeing the companys AML framework, ensuring compliance with UAE and international standards. The candidate will manage regulatory interactions, oversee licensing, and lead AML/CTF processes across the organization. Experience Level: 3-7 years in AML compliance (preferably within cryptocurrency or financial services). Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain a co About the job MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) Job Overview The AML/MLRO will be responsible for building and overseeing the companys AML framework, ensuring compliance with UAE and international standards. The candidate will manage regulatory interactions, oversee licensing, and lead AML/CTF processes across the organization. Experience Level: 3-7 years in AML compliance (preferably within cryptocurrency or financial services). Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive AML/CTF compliance program aligned with UAE and global regulations (FATF, etc.). Conduct risk assessments, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD). Monitor transactions and identify/report suspicious activity to the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Act as the primary point of contact with regulators and authorities for AML matters. Lead setup and management of AML processes, systems, and controls. Oversee licensing and regulatory compliance with Dubais VARA and other relevant authorities. Conduct staff training and awareness programs on AML/CTF regulations. Coordinate internal/external audits and maintain compliance records. Continuously update AML policies and procedures to address emerging risks. Job Requirements Bachelors degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 37 years of AML compliance experience (cryptocurrency, fintech, or financial services preferred). Proven experience establishing AML programs. Strong knowledge of UAE AML regulations and FATF standards. Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, VARA-approved AML certifications) highly preferred. In-depth knowledge of AML tools and transaction monitoring systems. Familiarity with blockchain and cryptocurrency operations. Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills. Preferred Attributes Ability to liaise confidently with regulators and auditors. Experience conducting risk assessments and developing compliance frameworks from scratch. Proactive, independent, and able to manage compliance initiatives. Location: Dubai, UAE

MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer)

HSBC

<div><div>Some careers have more impact than others.</div><div>
If you&rsquo;re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you&rsquo;ll be.</div><div>
HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 62 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.</div>
We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Finl Crime Compliance Advisory
Business: Risk &amp; Compliance
Principal responsibilities
Impact on the Business<ul><li>
Implement proactive approach to the identification of AB&amp;C risk change and potential impacts.</li><li>
Identify AB&amp;C Risks in the relevant business and provide necessary assessments and solutions, including establish and implement strategic policies which ensure exposure to current risks and emerging arising risk is managed appropriately.</li><li>
Represent AB&amp;C risk in relevant governance forums and attend to all internal and regulatory audits and inspections relevant to the business covered.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with relevant stakeholders within Group, Regions, Infrastructure and ServCo to provide expertise and support on all financial crime related matters.</li><li>
As one of the managers within the FC organization, the incumbent should take measures to drive consistency in messaging throughout the organization and building a culture of transparency between FC and 1LOD.</li><li>
Provide supervision on risk Projects as SME support (Policy / Procedure, Analytics, Training etc.).</li></ul> 
Customer / Stakeholders<ul><li>
Lead / liaison with relevant stakeholder within Global / Regional and relevant teams to provide expertise and support on AB&amp;C risk related matters.</li><li>
Responsible for ensuring that appropriate, timely and relevant risk information is provided to stakeholders and Risk Management forums.
</li></ul>Develop and maintain a strong and professional working relationship with relevant stakeholders within Risk and Compliance, Audit and Finance at Business and Global / Regional levels.
Leadership and Teamwork<ul><li>
Share best practice with teams in the regions and globally.</li><li>
Maintain and develop positive and professional working relationships with senior business managers at the Group and Regional levels. Lead by example, demonstrating excellent behaviours in line with HSBC core values.</li><li>
Work effectively as part of a team, taking the lead where appropriate and contributing to team output and collaboration.</li><li>
Foster a learning agile culture, promoting proactive review of lessons learned.
</li><li>Support an inclusive environment that supports diversity and reflects the HSBC brand. Ensures effective and open communication, team building, knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring not only within the function but to the broader organisation.</li><li>
Expected to uphold the HSBC values (we value difference, we take responsibility, we succeed together, and we get it done) and promote a &ldquo;speak-up&rdquo; culture.</li></ul>
Operational Effectiveness &amp; Control<ul><li>
Focus on aligning the HSBC operating practices with changes in Global FC Policy relating to Bribery &amp; Corruption and regulatory risk, and ensure that the FC Risk Framework remains appropriate.</li><li>
Resolve any/all identified issues promptly, and escalate concerns to management as appropriate to ensure timely awareness of any material concerns.
</li><li>Maintain and observe all HSBC control standards and implement and observe the Global FC Policy, including the timely implementation of recommendations made by internal/external auditors and external regulators.</li><li>
Maintain awareness of operational risk within assigned portfolio and minimize the likelihood of it occurring including its identification, assessment, mitigation and control, loss identification and reporting.</li><li>
Leadership over all FC matters relating to Bribery &amp; Corruption and the management of operational risk.</li><li>
Ability to clearly identify Bribery &amp; Corruption risks and provide necessary analysis, advice, solutions and support.</li><li>
Ability to interpret regulatory developments and advise on its impact to business, provision of practical and compliant solutions.</li><li>
Ability to deal with Senior Management and Business in a professional and proactive manner.</li></ul>
Management Risk<ul><li>
The management of financial crime risks is an integral part of the role profile. This role will continually reassess the operational risks inherent in FC by taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructurings, and the impact of new technology.</li><li>
This will be achieved by ensuring all actions take account of the likelihood of financial crime risk occurring and by addressing any areas of concern in conjunction with line management and / or the appropriate department.</li><li>
Any concerns must be escalated through line management as soon as they become apparent.</li></ul>
Observations of Internal Controls
<ul><li>The jobholder will also adhere to and be able to demonstrate adherence to internal controls. This will be achieved by adherence to all relevant procedures, keeping appropriate records and, where appropriate, by the timely implementation of internal and external audit points, including issues raised by external regulators.</li><li>
Managers are accountable for setting the &lsquo;tone at the top&rsquo; which underpins the principles of a positive and effective internal control environment. They should exhibit leadership and direction to their teams for establishing and maintaining an effective internal control environment, including the development and management of policies and procedures where appropriate. Managers should also ensure that suitable processes are put in place to review and oversee the internal control environment against those policies.</li><li>
The nature of the role requires close working contact with Global, Region, Markets, Senior Executives in FC, Lines of Business and Products and other functional areas such as DBS /IT / Legal etc.</li></ul>
Major Challenges<ul><li>
The jobholder is responsible for managing and mitigating operational risks in their day-to-day operations. In executing these responsibilities, the Group has adopted a risk management and internal control structure referred to as the &lsquo;Three Lines of Defence&rsquo;. The jobholder should ensure they understand their position within the Three Lines of Defence, and act accordingly in line with operational risk policy, escalating in a timely manner where they are unsure of actions required.
</li><li>Through the implementation of the Global FC Policy, and Line of Business Procedures the jobholder will make informed decisions in accordance with the core principles of HSBC's Financial Crime Risk Appetite. Continuously reassessing risks associated with the role and inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructurings, and the impact of new technology.
</li></ul>Role Dimensions
<ul><li>The role will report to the Vice President Risk Stewardship &ndash; AML &amp; Tax</li></ul> 
This can involve dealing with major issues for which there is no clear-cut solution whilst still being able to provide judgment and clear direction. Where items of major consequence are involved, engagement with the relevant top-level management will be expected, directly and through collaboration with Vice President Risk Stewardship &ndash; AML &amp; Tax and Head of FC Risk Stewardship COE, as appropriate. 
Qualifications 
Functional Knowledge<ul><li>
Experience in Financial Crime Risk management advisory or similar Risk function is preferred.</li><li>
Knowledge of Bribery &amp; Corruption risks in the financial services industry.</li><li>
Working experience of how Bribery &amp; Corruption control mitigates FC Risk and the various underpinning activities.</li><li>
Understanding of how controls address the underlying FC Risk and associated aspects forming the overall Risk Management framework.</li><li>
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, with experience of dealing with stakeholders including the capacity to articulate the case for risk management.
</li><li>Experience of interpreting and analyzing a large volume of information and / or data and provide succinct summary for management.
</li><li>Ability to lead change, contributing to joining up with the other teams in Risk and Compliance and Business globally</li></ul>
Ability to work independently on distinct tasks, escalating as appropriate. 
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