Aml Analyst - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Suntech Business Solutions

Suntech Business Solutions
Suntech Business Solutions
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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AML ANALYST JOB DESCRIPTION

Qualification

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree or Semi qualified CA/University degree/equivalent degree.
  • 01 year experience working in AML Compliances, ideally within financial institutions or eCommerce or MNC or consulting firm etc.
  • General understanding of AML and Sanctions regulations, risks and typologies.
  • Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills, and excellent communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization.
  • Monitor cases generated by the system and conduct appropriate reviews to facilitate the closure of cases or further investigation/reporting according to the client's internal compliance policy.
  • Analyzing complex transactions and conducting holistic reviews and searches, gathering data and recording evidence to detect any fraud/ suspicious transaction.
  • Accumulating facts from investigations and reporting unusual client activities.
  • Operating within agreed business SLAs and confidentiality standards.
  • Conduct periodic account reviews to ensure clients comply with policies.
  • Perform background checks on the client to make sure the client is not involved in fraudulent activities.
  • Assume responsibility for other relevant tasks as assigned from time to time.
  • Monitor, review and as necessary, react to client, account, broker, branch and firm transactional activity
  • Followup, review, and/or investigate 'unusual activity' that is sent to the AML team.
  • Participate in succession planning for AML responsibilities.
  • Serve as the firm's AML liaison or representative.
  • Daily review and analysis of surveillance items flagged as potentially suspicious transactions or exceptions.
  • Assisting in the investigation, drafting and filing of Suspicious Activity Reports.
  • Communicate test results and Program gaps to the Business Units and AML coverage areas.
  • Perform operational procedures relating to AML.
  • Assist on anti money laundering (AML) project for new business.
  • Assist team lead on various AML take on projects.
  • Perform AML due diligence checks on customer accounts using research tools and external data sources.
  • Creating and maintaining appropriate files which will be reviewed by AML supervisory staff internal, external and regulatory examiners during annual audits and examinations.
  • Constantly reviews and evaluates firm's AML policies and procedures.
  • Designs and reviews other reports that risk/AML could use to review activity.
  • Followup, reviews, and/or investigates 'unusual activity' that is sent to the AML team.
  • Participates in succession planning for AML responsibilities.
  • Serves as the firm's AML liaison or representative.
  • In consultation with AML supervisory staff provides feedback in the development of strategies to alleviate operational issues and ensures compliance within the area of responsibility.
  • Escalates more complex problems and critical issues as referred to the Investor AML Operations team, those received from other internal and/or related external parties.
  • Assist in executing key projects and initiatives related to assessing and mitigating the Firm's exposure to AML and reputational riskrelevant activities.
  • Perform riskrelevant matters associated with prospective clients identified by the First Line Unit during Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes, including Periodic Review to ensure continued knowledge of the existing client base and any material changes to client information.
  • Actively identify, measure, control and remediate AML and Operational Risk issues with partners in Global Financial Crimes, Compliance and the Business Unit.
  • Partner with the Business Unit to ensure appropriate adherence to client due diligence processes while providing a positive client experience.
  • Assist with review of country specific AML regulations.
  • Conduct daily, weekly and monthly transaction monitoring.
  • Conduct enhanced due diligence, including identifying politically exposed persons.
  • Anti money laundering review projects.
  • Review holder documents and identify deficiencies.
  • Respond to queries in a timely, accurate and professional manner within deadline.
  • Ability to document, report and present findings to leadership on watchlist matches and risks identified.
  • Ongoing monitoring and overview of existing database.
  • Knowledge of the client KYC onboarding process and knowledge of AML regulatory requirements is preferred.
  • Assist with metrics and reporting as required.
  • Support internal testing and audits as required.
  • Determine the risk ratings of customers at onboarding and monitor accordingly.
  • Communicate decisions and / or any issues, pending or otherwise, through final approval or rejection.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:


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