Sr AML Investigative Services Officer

Accountabilities & Key Roles :

• Assists AML Investigative Services Manager in the management of the corporate-wide Anti-Money Laundering (AML) investigative program.
• Provide global investigative services to various regions, by handling AML System monitoring Alerts , prioritize alerts and ensure alerts are handled with the regulators time frame .
• Provide a global alert review, collect and evaluate the reason for alerts creation, apply investigation techniques and make decision whether reason for alert creations has been justified, or extra investigation is required.
• Collects, evaluates, analyzes, and disseminates information and evidence related to known or suspected money laundering or terrorist financing related transactions.
• Carry out the required Due Diligence, Enhance Due Diligence and conduct the appropriate investigations, including the investigation of moderately complex global cases.
• Documents investigative path, recommendations, and resolution. Writes investigative summaries in a clear, concise and legally defensible manner.
• Conduct Quality Assurance by reviewing the Due Diligence , Enhance Due Diligence , make the appropriate decision whether to close the alert or escalate it.
• Carry out the required review for the monthly , quarterly Report, provide the recommendation whether alert should be created or no.
• Review the cases prior to presenting to the SAR Committee to advise on the addition of data/documentation (if any) and to ensure preparedness to present to the SAR Committee and respond to Committee inquiries for appropriate decision making.
• Present cases escalated to SAR committee, document SAR Committee MOM, ensure all requirements are full filed accurately and timely.
• Assumes additional responsibilities and tasks assigned .

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Experience:

• 5-7 Banking Experience , minimum 2 years investigations experience including forensic accounting and analysis of financial statements.

Competencies

• Proficient with MS office applications.
• Ability to identify potential concerns and drive the resolution.
• Analytical and researching skills.
• Good writing skill in English and Arabic.
• Time management skills.
• ability to work under pressure, prioritize workload, and multi task.