Manager - Financial Crime Compliance Assurance

About the role

The bank is looking for a Manager to lead its Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) assurance function. Reporting to the Head of Financial Crime Compliance, you will oversee a team of five and ensure the FCC framework, controls and governance are robust across AML/CFT, sanctions, proliferation financing, anti‑bribery & corruption and fraud.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the bank‑wide FCC assurance function and deliver the annual assurance plan, testing AML/CFT, sanctions, WMD proliferation financing and AB&C controls.
• Assess residual risk, validate remediation of issues raised by assurance, internal audit and regulators, and escalate material risks.
• Support the MLRO in preparing mandatory Board, Audit & Compliance Committee and regulator reports, and respond to FIU, QCB and QFMA requests.
• Review STR trends, emerging financial‑crime risks and recommend enhancements to the assurance program.
• Keep FCC policies fit for purpose, design risk‑based methodologies for rating customers and high‑risk employees.
• Enhance AML, sanctions and AB&C monitoring systems, ensuring sanctions lists and AML scenarios stay current.
• Design AML/CFT training, deliver it to staff and third parties, and monitor effectiveness.
• Lead, coach and review performance of a five‑person team, maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law or related field; CAMS, ICA or equivalent certification is a plus.
• 6‑10 years' experience in financial‑crime compliance, AML/CFT or FCC assurance within banking.
• In‑depth knowledge of QCB AML/CFT and sanctions regulations, FIU and QFMA requirements, or comparable GCC frameworks.
• Proven experience in control testing, compliance monitoring, second‑line assurance or internal audit.
• Track record of preparing Board‑level and regulatory reports and working with regulators and external auditors.
• Team‑leadership experience with strong analytical, project‑management and stakeholder skills.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with AML and sanctions screening systems.
• Proficiency in MIS reporting and data analysis for compliance monitoring.
• Control testing and compliance monitoring techniques.