Risk and Compliance Analyst at Jameson Legal Qatar

Role Responsibilities: • AML/CTF: Understanding all relevant internal and external rules, regulations and procedures, guidance and best practice, including both Dubai and Doha laws/regulations. • Ensuring AML record keeping and administration tasks are performed to a high standard, and with detailed care and attention. • Performing new business intake tasks in the Dubai/Doha offices including carrying out CDD and AML database checks using various databases and screening tools. • Undertaking research on new and existing (including high risk) clients and matters using research tools including analysis of constitutional documents, organisational structure charts and advising whether additional CDD is required. • Undertaking and drafting detailed risk assessments for Lawyers analysing relevant client and matter risks including identifying high risk factors, CDD/EDD steps undertaken, adverse media screening checks, source of wealth and funds analysis, and ancillary information. • Assisting with transactional activities/investigations and liaise with Dubai/Doha accounts and billing teams. • Liaising with Lawyers and other colleagues globally in relation to Dubai/Doha AML/KYC requirements and client on-boarding. • Undertaking monitoring of the Firm's clients in compliance with ongoing monitoring obligations, and monitor risk assessment processes. • Assisting in the preparation for internal and external audits of the Firm's AML/KYC and related compliance procedures. • Assisting in financial and regulatory periodic reporting to Dubai and Doha based regulators and authorities. • Assisting in the ongoing maintenance of high risk and PEP registers. • Assisting with Risk and Compliance training for all new joiners, specific training for fee earners and secretaries, and annual AML/KYC training for the Firm's staff. • Assisting in advising billing, credit and accounts team and Lawyers on third party payments and additional billing/funds queries. • Analysing/investigating internal reports of potential suspicious activity and advise management, submitting suspicious activity reports. Experience required: • Minimum of two years' risk and compliance or relevant experience at an international law firm. • Experience liaising with secretaries and Lawyers in relation to compliance issues arising on matters. • Good knowledge of AML, CTF and sanction laws and regulations and other compliance related legislation essential. • Ideally, knowledge of specific Dubai and Doha regulations and related legislation, as well as the workings of the relevant Dubai and Doha regulators and authorities. • Attention to detail; a self-starter with ability to prioritise assignments, use initiative, make decisions, take responsibility, and communicate with good interpersonal skills to personnel at all levels. • Professional attitude with an ability to meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure. • Strong written and oral communication skills. • Computer literate, and able to utilise spreadsheet technology to achieve the key task areas. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree (preferably in Law, Business or other related degree) • Certified Anti Money Laundering qualification desirable (ACAMS/ICA etc.) Salary expectation is 24,000 -28,000 QAR per month, plus standard benefits ($65,000 -$90,000 USD, annually). Please note that there could be a small amount of flexibility for the right candidate. For a confidential chat about this or other roles he is handling, please contact Matt Pollard in the Jameson Legal London office.