My client is a leading commercial and retail bank based in the UAE with a fantastic reputation in the region.  They currently seek a senior compliance specialist with a focus on anti-money laundering.

• Independently handle and manage critical Compliance function and its entire borrowing and non-borrowing customer base (including Affluent Segments, Mass Markets, SME) across the banking and cards business relating to compliance and AML matters as per bank’s guidelines, local regulations and other applicable / binding regulations overseas. 
• Extend managerial assistance on all Compliance and AML matters, Compliance / AML environment.
• Represent the bank in all issues relating to compliance and formulation and maintenance of compliance policy for the bank.
• Ensure bank alerts produced by the AML software are correctly resolved.
• Liaise with Head of Compliance on compliance related matters and on issues raised by regulators.
• Arrange for, or conduct training programs on compliance in the bank and support training programs to ensure appropriate staff receive training.