Assistant Compliance Manager - Sanctions Unit
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Interpret domestic and international sanctions (UAE, US, UK, EU, UN etc.) and maintain sufficient awareness and knowledge of Sanctions that impact the bank and/or its branches or subsidiaries.
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Overview
- Interpret domestic and international sanctions (UAE, US, UK, EU, UN etc.) and maintain sufficient awareness and knowledge of Sanctions that impact the bank and/or its branches or subsidiaries.
- Conduct investigation of complex and high-risk Sanctions alerts as per the regulatory requirements and in accordance with internal Compliance policies and procedures.
- Ensure full adherence to Group Sanctions Policy, including but not limited to related Sanctions Guidance and operating procedures.
- Support senior Compliance Manager in identifying Sanctions risk themes and trends and improve sanctions risk management capability.
- Provide subject matter expertise to mitigate risks associated with Sanctioned entities and transactions.
- Provide training to Compliance staff on Sanctions regulations and screening systems.
- Review and disposition of Sanctions screening alerts through effective investigation and adherence to policies, standards and procedures.
- Highlight concerns, trends and patterns to Compliance Manager.
- Coordinate with the business units in relation to resolution of alerts and client information.
- Handle Sanctions referrals as per Bank's policy, ensuring no breach of the applicable sanctions policies, standards and guidance.
- Assist Compliance Manager in their responsibility for complying with all relevant Laws, Rules, Regulations and Group policies related to Sanctions.
- Provide guidance, support and training to Compliance Operations alert review team and business colleagues on implementation of sanctions policies and procedures.
- Provide effective support and maintain metrics as per internal procedures; prepare monthly and adhoc management reports.
- Identify and escalate areas requiring attention or strengthening and recommend changes and improvements in line with industry standards and applicable regulations.
Experience
- 5+ years banking experience including 3 years compliance experience.
- Clear understanding of relevant business and operations processes that support sanctions screening.
- Good understanding of core banking and Sanctions screening systems and their interaction / use.
- Compliance risk professional with experience in one or more risk compliance roles including relevant Sanctions experience.
- Knowledge of Sanctions regulations and guidance.
- Lateral thinker with an ability to interpret and solve complex issues.
- Excellent communicator with strong inter-personal and influencing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
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