AML and Terrorism Financing Liaison Officer
وقت كاملالوصف الوظيفي
- Compliance and Monitoring:
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for identifying, monitoring, and reporting suspicious activities related to money laundering and terrorism financing.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure compliance with local and international anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) laws and regulations.
- Stay updated with changes in legislation and regulations affecting AML and CTF and adjust internal policies accordingly.
- Reporting and Documentation:
- Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports of suspicious activities to regulatory and law enforcement bodies as required.
- Maintain comprehensive records of all AML checks and investigations for auditing and inspection purposes.
- Provide detailed documentation to support decisions related to the blocking or rejection of suspicious transactions.
- Training and Advisory:
- Develop and deliver training programs to all employees on AML and CTF policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Serve as the point of contact for all AML and CTF queries from internal stakeholders.
- Advise management and relevant departments on risks associated with new products, services, or business practices.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with law enforcement and regulatory bodies to share information and participate in efforts to combat financial crimes.
- Participate in industry forums and networks to stay abreast of trends and best practices in AML and CTF.
- Risk Assessment:
- Perform risk assessments of the bank’s products, services, clients, and geographic locations to identify potential vulnerabilities to money laundering and terrorism financing.
- Implement appropriate risk management strategies and controls to mitigate identified risks.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
- Professional certification in Anti-Money Laundering such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist).
- Proven experience in AML/CTF compliance within a financial institution.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization and with external authorities.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.