[Hiring] AVP- Assistant Manager - CIBG Compliance @Mashreq

Role Description

Core functional mandate focus on conducting second line of defense compliance review of high risk corporate KYC and name screening referrals and ensuring compliance with the Bank’s KYC Standards and regulatory requirements while reviewing high risk KYCs within the agreed SLA TAT.

• Coordinate with other centralized compliance verticals such as AML or Sanctions to ensure comprehensive assessment of identified financial crime or sanctions risks.
• Maintain ongoing awareness/knowledge of all applicable regulations set by UAE regulators and bank Compliance policies and standards.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and quality assurance oversight to Compliance Officers and Analysts.
• Review complex cases and identify skill development for performance assessment.
• Act as backup point of contact with Compliance Assurance Unit and Internal Audit for independent RCSA testing and internal audit engagements.
• Coordinate with CIBG Compliance Squad Lead to address noted critical errors of Squad members.
• Support Squad Lead in attending business scrums to assist business divisions in achieving their goals.
• Act as second delegated backup for the Squad Lead during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of advisory support and case allocation.
• Support Head of CIBG Compliance to prepare and submit management reports as guided by HO-Compliance.
• Expedite operational risk activities including Operational Risk Register review, RCSA, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning.
• Act as the backup LEAN Champion for CIBG Compliance to ensure alignment of periodic huddle meetings with LEAN Sustain requirements.
• Ensure timely periodic SOP review to align CIBG Compliance processes and controls with applicable regulatory or bank policy/standards updates.

Role has solid reporting line to Squad Lead and dotted reporting line to Head of CIBG Compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of KYC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in compliance review and risk assessment.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and coaching.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Requirements

• Experience in compliance roles, particularly in KYC and financial crime.
• Knowledge of UAE regulatory environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various compliance verticals.
• Proven track record in managing complex compliance cases.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible working arrangements.