Manager Internal Audit – Compliance Audit

Job Details

Domain Experience:

  • Minimum 10 years in the Compliance Department of a Bank holding a Managerial/supervisor level position with at least 3 to 5 years in UAE market.
  • Strong Understanding of AML/CFT and Regulatory requirements.
  • Proven experience in handling External Auditors & Regulators and providing relevant walkthroughs & being POC for all relevant RFIs.
  • Involved in CBUAE AML/CFT/CPF Examination remediation projects with proven ability to close related Findings.
  • Experience in dealing with CBUAE Examiners and 3rd party
  • Developing and implementing Compliance related Policies and Procedures.
  • Strong Knowledge of FCRA and the risk associated with it.
  • Proven experience in conducting Financial Crime risk assessments and compliance reviews.
  • Ability to conduct risk assessments to identify potential areas of vulnerability and recommend strategies of mitigation.
  • Proficient in using Sanction and AML Monitoring software and tools.
  • Good knowledge for conducting sanction screening system fine tuning and fuzzy logic.
  • Strong Knowledge of Transaction Monitoring Typologies/scenario and system Tuning & Validation (Data mapping, calibration of threshold).
  • Familiarity with KYC/CDD, EDD and onboarding process and customer risk profiling.
  • Experience with cross border payments AML/CTF and sanction program

Qualifications (desirable):

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related Field.
  • Post-graduate or master’s degree in Business, Finance or related Field is strongly preferred.
  • Highly numerate with strong data analysis academic experience.
  • Relevant Professional Certification Such as ACAMS, ICA, or Equivalent

Preferred types of organizations

  • Previously worked in Multinational Banks in UAE.
  • Previously worked in local banks in UAE.
  • Previously worked in Banks of large size if from other countries