Compliance Officer - UAE National - International Bank (Associate Analyst level)
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About the Role
An international bank in DIFC is seeking a Compliance Officer (UAE National) to support the implementation of compliance controls, investigate alerts, and provide guidance on AML/sanctions.
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Responsibilities
- Participate in the implementation of the bank’s compliance control organization (policies, procedures, systems & controls)
- Participate in the strengthening of the governance of the Compliance function, including regulatory watch and participation in projects
- Issue compliance and financial security opinions on compliance risks related to counterparties and transactions
- Investigate alerts and make decisions on the dispensation of the alerts
- Perform controls to assess effectiveness of the compliance risk management framework
- Provide guidance and feedback to operational and middle office staff performing first level controls on transactions and KYC’s
- Maintain close contact across internal departments to anticipate and proactively address compliance issues
- Contribute to the staff training program in relation to compliance topics
- Support the Compliance Manager to assess the compliance impact of new products and activities
- Maintain an updated knowledge of changing compliance policies and regulatory requirements
- Support the Compliance Manager in regulatory interactions, including reporting requirements
- Organize the compliance committees including information packs, and represent the compliance function in other control committees
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree minimum
- Between 2 5 years of experience in wholesale / corporate / private banking segment within a major international bank
- At least 2 years in an independent compliance function (or related control function)
- Experience in the Middle East region is required
- Financial security (AML/Sanctions) risk assessment skills
- Knowledge of and experience in the main activities of investment and corporate banking services
- Analytical and communication skills
- Must be completely fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken)
Full Job Posting
International Bank in DIFC
- International Bank in DIFC is seeking a Compliance Officer (UAE National).
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the implementation of the bank’s compliance control organization (policies, procedures, systems & controls).
- Participate in the strengthening of the governance of the Compliance function, including but not limiting to regulatory watch and participation in local and global projects and innovation initiatives.
- Issue compliance and financial security opinions on compliance risks related to counterparties and transactions.
- Investigate alerts and make decisions on the dispensation of the alerts.
- Perform controls to assess effectiveness of the compliance risk management framework.
- Provide guidance and feedback to operational and middle office staff performing first level controls on transactions and KYC’s.
- Maintain close contact across internal departments in order to anticipate and proactively address compliance issues as well as disseminate compliance culture.
- Contribute to the staff training program in relation to compliance topics.
- Support the Compliance Manager to assess the compliance impact of new products and activities and issue compliance opinions.
- Maintain an updated knowledge of changing compliance policies and regulatory requirements and support the Compliance Manager to assess impact on policies and processes.
- Support the Compliance Manager in regulatory interactions, including reporting requirements and other correspondence.
- Organize the compliance committees including information packs, and represent the compliance function in other control committees as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree minimum.
Experience
- Between 2 5 years of experience in the wholesale / corporate / private banking segment within a major international bank preferably with exposure to multiple jurisdictions, including at least 2 years in an independent compliance function – though experience in compliance related positions or other c
- Experience in the Middle East region is required.
Skills
- Technical Skills: Financial security (AML/Sanctions) risk assessment; Knowledge of and experience in the main activities of investment and corporate banking services.
- General Skills: Analytical and communication skills required as well as the ability to cooperate/work effectively across disciplines.
- Language Skills: Must be completely fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
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