Deputy Money laundering Reporting Officer

The Deputy MLRO will assist the MLRO in managing and strengthening the organizations Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) framework. This role involves monitoring transactions ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting the development and implementation of AML/CFT policies and procedures. The Deputy MLRO will also act as a secondary point of contact with regulatory authorities and provide guidance and training to staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in reviewing and investigating suspicious transactions preparing STR/SAR reports as required.

• Monitor daily transactions and AML system alerts ensuring timely escalation of high-risk cases.

• Support the development implementation and maintenance of AML/CFT policies procedures and internal controls.

• Coordinate with various departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines.

• Conduct periodic AML/CFT risk assessments and contribute to improvements in screening and monitoring processes.

• Assist in preparing internal and regulatory reports including submissions to Qatar Central Bank.

• Act as a secondary point of contact between the organization FIU QCB and other state authorities regarding AML/CFT matters.

• Ensure prompt response to information requests from FIU QCB and other state authorities.

• Provide AML/CFT training and awareness sessions to staff.

• Act as MLRO in the absence of the MLRO ensuring continuity of reporting obligations.

Required Qualifications:

• Fluency in Arabic to ensure effective communication with customers regulators and internal stakeholders and to review Arabic documents and reports.

• Previous experience in a similar role within a financial institution such as an exchange house bank or insurance company with hands-on AML/CFT compliance experience.

• Approval from Qatar Central Bank or any GCC central bank is preferred but not mandatory.

• Relevant professional or academic certifications in AML/CFT (e.g. CAMS ICA or equivalent) are highly desirable.

Contract: 12 Months
Key Skills
English,Communication,Data Mining,Journalism,Corporate Attorney
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1