Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

4 weeks ago

Head - AML Investigation and Deputy MLRO (Abu Dhabi, AE, 939)

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Job Summary

Lead AML investigations and act as Deputy MLRO within Group Compliance & Governance. Oversee daily AML/CFT investigations, coordinate with FIU and authorities, drive regulatory reporting programs, leverage analytics to detect suspicious activity, and guide policy and process improvements to meet international best practices.

Location: Abu Dhabi

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Sales

Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

•To lead the investigation and reporting of suspicious activity and transaction cases referred by internal and external stakeholders, and to act as Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to ensure effective management and escalation of the Bank’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes, in line with regulatory requirements and established policies.
•Oversee the daily investigation activities and detection of transactions related to money laundering, financing of terrorism and illegal organisations to report suspicions to FIU and cooperate with authorities on AML/CFT duties.
•Investigate suspicious cases referred by the AML Monitoring Unit and other stakeholders, reporting findings and making recommendations to escalate the AML process and support reporting to the CBUAE.
•Review presented data/report, making final decisions on actions to be taken, consulting with the MLRO as needed on suspicious activity reporting to CBUAE to meet regulatory obligations.
•Develop and update regulatory and statutory reporting programmes, such as SAR, liaising with stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsurancePaid LeaveStaff DiscountsRemote Work

Key Requirements

•Minimum 9 years’ experience in banking transactions, compliance, client acceptance, and regulatory anti-money laundering requirements.
•Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or relevant specialization.
•AML accredited certification.
•Strong understanding of compliance systems and AML transaction monitoring platforms.
•Knowledge of CBUAE regulations and anti-money laundering legislation.

Experience:9+ yearsBankingFinancial servicesAMLCompliance

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:Analytical thinkingCommunicationTeam leadershipStakeholder managementRegulatory reporting

Certifications:AML accredited certification

Tech Stack:AML monitoring platformsData analyticsAI-driven solutions

Company Brief

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

ADCB (Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank) is a UAE-based public bank offering retail, corporate, investment banking, treasury and wealth management services across the UAE and internationally, serving individuals, SMEs and large corporates.

Industry: Banking

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Founded: 1985

Glassdoor: 3.6

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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

4 weeks ago

Head - AML Investigation and Deputy MLRO (Abu Dhabi, AE, 939)

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 9 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Abu Dhabi

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Sales

Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

•To lead the investigation and reporting of suspicious activity and transaction cases referred by internal and external stakeholders, and to act as Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to ensure effective management and escalation of the Bank’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes, in line with regulatory requirements and established policies.
•Oversee the daily investigation activities and detection of transactions related to money laundering, financing of terrorism and illegal organisations to report suspicions to FIU and cooperate with authorities on AML/CFT duties.
•Investigate suspicious cases referred by the AML Monitoring Unit and other stakeholders, reporting findings and making recommendations to escalate the AML process and support reporting to the CBUAE.
•Review presented data/report, making final decisions on actions to be taken, consulting with the MLRO as needed on suspicious activity reporting to CBUAE to meet regulatory obligations.
•Develop and update regulatory and statutory reporting programmes, such as SAR, liaising with stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsurancePaid LeaveStaff DiscountsRemote Work

Key Requirements

•Minimum 9 years’ experience in banking transactions, compliance, client acceptance, and regulatory anti-money laundering requirements.
•Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or relevant specialization.
•AML accredited certification.
•Strong understanding of compliance systems and AML transaction monitoring platforms.
•Knowledge of CBUAE regulations and anti-money laundering legislation.

Experience:9+ yearsBankingFinancial servicesAMLCompliance

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:Analytical thinkingCommunicationTeam leadershipStakeholder managementRegulatory reporting

Certifications:AML accredited certification

Tech Stack:AML monitoring platformsData analyticsAI-driven solutions

Company Brief

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

Industry: Banking

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Founded: 1985

Glassdoor: 3.6

Website LinkedIn Glassdoor