Key Accountabilities of the role: Strategic Contribution: Ensure effective implementation of the Group’s Compliance strategy within the AML team’s remit in GCD and COC to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies. People Management: Manage and lead the AML team by setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff to maximize performance. Support the Compliance Governance & Assurance team in acting as an SME on developing and delivering AML related training. Provide guidance and on the job training for junior colleagues and conduct knowledge sharing sessions for GCD and COC teams. Act as a role model to direct and indirect reports to drive adherence to organizational values and ethics and foster a value-driven culture within the Group. Budgeting and Financial Planning: Provide necessary input and recommend the AML team’s budget to Head of FCC and monitor adherence to budget, while ensuring all sectional activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines. Policies and Processes: Ensure Group AML/CTF policies and procedures remain updated, relevant, and communicated to all stakeholders. Oversee the Group’s compliance with AML/CTF policies, procedures, and processes. Identify opportunities for continuous improvements to AML related systems, processes, and practices based on risks and control deficiencies identified. Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role: Bachelor’s degree in science, Finance, Business, or a related subject. ACAMS certification or equivalent. 10+ years of FCC experience focusing on AML/CTF gained at a top tier international bank, which includes 5+ years of experience managing large and complex AML/CTF teams. Experience in advising or working in a Compliance function with a focus on delivering a robust AML/CTF compliance program. Strong track record in dealing and managing regulators and other stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with impact, build healthy professional connections, influence outcomes, simplify complex topics into actionable recommendations for decision-making. Exceptional knowledge of all aspects of AML/CTF and the relevant regulatory requirements. Ability to perform innovative thinking to solve complex problems with no established precedence while balancing risk, speed, and accuracy.
