Senior Vice President - Anti Money Laundering Officer (UAE National Preferred)

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Job Overview

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in implementing AML policies, procedures, processes and internal controls.

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

What you’ll do

The role will be responsible for the identification, assessment and implementation of laws, rules and regulations in the UAE to protect Citi from being used to facilitate Money Laundering and Financial Crime, and to supply advice and guidance to the businesses on Anti Money Laundering and Financial Crime matters across the UAE.

• Develop, enhance and refine best-in-class AML Compliance policies and practices.
• Implement AML Compliance quality and testing, evaluate process deficiencies, analyze control measures, enhance reporting capabilities and recommend corrective actions while satisfying regulatory and audit commitments. Further, assess and identify emerging risks and recommend / drive program enhancements.
• Review and collaborate with internal partners to respond appropriately to escalated matters. Further escalate as needed; advise senior management on initial findings.
• Create, develop and deliver relevant training to business and functional partners.
• Develop and maintain an awareness of all applicable UAE AML laws, regulations and corporate policies, with a focus on UAE regulatory changes.
• Help to disseminate any new group and local AML requirements and assist the business to implement these through training and ‘advisory’.
• Assist the UAE AML Head to ensure that the steps necessary for an effective Anti-Money Laundering program are in place for the UAE.
• Help as required with the interaction and/or the preparation of information for interactions with applicable Regulators.
• Assist with any AML Investigations, where applicable.
• Assist the UAE AML Head with AML compliance coverage issues for all applicable legal vehicles
• Update and maintain policies, procedures, internal systems and databases, essential for compliance with UK AML laws, rules and regulations.
• Lead the implementation of new or enhance existing AML processes and controls within UAE AML as applicable
• Participate/Lead AML Governance forums and Committee meetings. Help undertake thematic review work and composition of reports to senior compliance / senior management as requested
• Help with the review of applicable audit findings and the evaluation of the business’s corrective action plans to deal with such.

What we’ll need from you

• 10+ years relevant experience
• AML certification
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Knowledge of UAE AML laws and regulations.
• Experience in a medium to large sized Bank, Regulator, or Policy making body.
• Preferable to have had some prior experience working in a Financial Institution with knowledge of products and services.
• Have a good understanding of AML risk, including higher risk, geographies, industries and products.
• Prior experience with enhancing and/or implementing AML policies, procedures, processes and internal controls. Strong communication skills, including both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate confidently and clearly with seniors and management.
• Practical ability to apply and communicate legal and regulatory requirements.

By joining Citi Dubai, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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Job Family Group:

Compliance

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Job Family:

AML Core

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Business Acumen, Credible Challenge, Laws and Regulations, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Program Management, Referral and Escalation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Remediation.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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