Head Of AML UAE

About the Position

We are seeking a Head Of AML UAE with over 15 years of FinCrime experience in the UAE or Middle East region to manage AML compliance policies and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deliver, and maintain best-in-class AML Compliance policies and practices; provide a mechanism for identifying key money laundering risks and how the mitigation of those risks would be monitored and measured through a robust control framework. Confirm that reviews are conducted consistently across each entity on a regular basis to validate that the controls identified are operating effectively.
• Develop and improve upon the Governance and Escalation framework to inform senior management in a timely manner of emerging issues for promptly action and correction.
• Establish a formal Feedback Channel with the Businesses, Internal Audit and Compliance Assurance to validate that root cause analysis is performed proactively and communicated to relevant stakeholders through the established channel. In addition, review, consolidate, address, and track to resolution significant issues identified through root cause analysis to senior management. Furthermore, validate that the feedback / root causes from various channels is consolidated and shared within Compliance to allow for enhancements to Policy/Standards and Learning & Development, as necessary.
• Continually review and monitor the results from Manager Control Assessments (MCAs) to determine if changes are required.
• Liaise with regulators externally and Citi Internal Audit and Compliance Assurance staff, as appropriate, including coordinating AML-related examinations, audit and reviews, document production, and issue responses - to confirm that there is consistency in responses and issues are communicated across regions, such that actions and conclusions are shared.
• Provide adequate training is provided to the Business lines and other AML Compliance employees, and, as needed, participate in the design and delivery of training as required, to inform employees of the objectives of the program.
• Lead and manage a diverse team of staff across multiple locations; invest in the development of all team members to facilitate consistent execution.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Requirements

• 15+ years FinCrime experience, preferably UAE and/or Middle East region.
• AML certification
• Prior work experience in a financial institution with job specific work experience in AML
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Proactive leadership and motivational skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging
• Significant knowledge and expertise of AML regulations, risks and appropriate controls
• Experience in the design and implementation of AML programs
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex issues through root cause analysis and other analytical techniques; structure potential solutions; drive to resolution with senior stakeholders
• Ability to influence and lead people across cultures at a senior level using sound judgment and successful execution, understanding how to operate effectively across diverse businesses
• Experience with and previous exposure to internal or external control functions and regulators (incl. the US); particularly banking and AML regulators
• Level of comfort with creative tension across different lines of defense while maintaining professionalism and a shared goal of increased quality levels across the program
• Proven ability to effectively assessing and managing competing priorities
• Experience managing diverse teams, and comfort navigating complex, highly-matrixed organizations
• Knowledge of the laws applicable to money laundering, including the Bank Secrecy Act, The USA PATRIOT Act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements, and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements

Education

• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package

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