Assistant Vice President – Financial Crime Compliance

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong culture of compliance, AML awareness, and ethical conduct across the organization
• Support the continuous enhancement of the Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) framework, systems, and controls
• Evaluate and support the implementation of digital, AI, and automation initiatives to enhance compliance processes
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization
• Draft, review, and support the implementation of compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory documentation
• Design and maintain risk-based compliance monitoring programmes and effective FCC controls
• Identify, investigate, and report compliance, AML, sanctions, ethics, and anti-bribery breaches
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and monitor the effectiveness of controls
• Prepare periodic compliance, AML, and regulatory reports for senior management and governance committees
• Act as the second line of defence to protect the organization from financial, regulatory, legal, and reputational risks
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, regulators, auditors, and external service providers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Law
• Bilingual in English and Arabic (verbal and written)
• Strong ethics, compliance, and risk management expertise
• Advanced presentation and communication skills
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills with attention to detail