Overview
Head of AML/CFT & Sanctions Operations Jobs in Doha, Qatar at Commercial Bank
Commercial Bank, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Doha, plays a vital role in Qatar’s economic development by offering a range of personal, business, government, international and investment services.
Job Summary
Implement the vision, strategy and direction for the AML/CTF Operations unit and manage all activities related to transaction monitoring alerts/cases, name/transaction screening hits generated by the bank’s systems or manually escalated. Lead the review and ensure risks are appropriately detected and mitigated.
Key Accountabilities
- Organize and manage work of AML/CFT Operations on review of transaction monitoring alerts/cases and name/transaction screening hits to ensure all ML/TF and sanctions risks are detected and mitigated.
- Monitor timeliness and quality of reviews, ensuring adherence to risk appetite and SLAs; implement corrective actions as needed.
- Participate in continuous enhancements of the bank’s AML/CFT transaction monitoring systems, testing new capabilities and deploying them.
- Develop, test and implement new AML transaction monitoring scenarios and conduct ongoing tuning and threshold calibration to improve efficiency and coverage.
- Develop, test and implement new rules/settings for the bank’s sanctions screening systems, tuning to reduce false positives.
- Provide ongoing reporting and updates to senior management on the status of AML/CFT processes and controls.
- Conduct specialized training and ongoing guidance for AML/CTF Operations staff to ensure effective discharge of duties.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- CAMS certification.
Required Experience
- 7–10 years of relevant experience in compliance and anti-money laundering in a large domestic or international bank.
Knowledge & Other Skills
- Strong knowledge of AML/CTF processes and KYC regulations.
- People management experience.
- Technical knowledge of AML investigation processes and evidence collection.
- Business knowledge of financial products.
- Excellent organizational, time management, research and analytical skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office and online research system proficiency.
- Strong writing, analytical and communication skills.
- Proficiency in oral and written English & Arabic (preferred).
Competencies
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Communication
- Integrity/Ethics
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
- Listening Skills
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Results Focus
- Sense of Urgency
- Strategic Thinking/Management
- Team Leadership
- Teamwork
Skills
- Interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Arabic speaking preferred.
- Awareness of local cultural and social factors, and labour law provisions.
- Bilingual language skills in English and Arabic.
- Risk Management.
Benefits
- Best Digital Bank in the Middle East 2024 by World Finance and Best Mobile Banking App in the Middle East 2024 by Global Finance.
- Innovation‑Driven, Digital‑First environment with latest tools and technologies.
- Global partnerships & international exposure.
- Focus on employee well‑being & work‑life balance.
- Competitive compensation & benefits.
- Commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion.
Disclaimer
This job posting is for informational purposes only, and CBQ reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or close it at any time without notice.
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Title: Head of AML/CFT & Sanctions Operations
Company: Commercial Bank
Location: Doha, Qatar
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