Employment Type: Full-time
Experience:610 years total in AML/Financial Crime (often 35 years specifically in a lead/senior role)
Client: Reputable Bank (Abu Dhabi)
Recruitment Partner: Line Two
About the Role
Line Two is supporting a confidential, reputable bank in Abu Dhabi to hire an AML Compliance Manager. This role leads and strengthens AML/CTF controls across customer due diligence, transaction monitoring oversight, investigations governance, and regulatory readiness, while partnering closely with business, operations, and senior compliance stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and enhance the bank's AML/CTF program, ensuring controls are effective and aligned with internal policies and regulatory expectations.
- Oversee CDD/EDD standards for onboarding and periodic reviews, including guidance on higher-risk customers and source of funds/wealth reviews.
- Provide oversight of transaction monitoring operations (case quality, SLAs, escalation consistency) and recommend improvements to rules, scenarios, and thresholds.
- Lead/oversee investigations governance and escalation pathways; review high-risk cases and ensure strong case narratives and audit trails.
- Drive AML risk assessments, control testing/assurance activities, and remediation tracking for identified gaps.
- Act as a key stakeholder for audits and regulatory exams: coordinate responses, evidence packs, and ensure timely closure of findings.
- Deliver AML-related training/awareness and support a strong compliance culture across the bank.
- Monitor typologies, emerging risks, and regulatory changes; translate requirements into practical controls and procedures.
- Manage reporting/MI for senior stakeholders (trends, KPIs, KRI/KPIs, control effectiveness).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, Accounting, or related field.
- Strong experience in AML/CTF within banking/financial services, including governance, controls, and stakeholder management.
- Solid understanding of AML concepts: risk-based approach, CDD/EDD, investigations, transaction monitoring, and sanctions fundamentals.
- Proven ability to manage teams/workstreams, improve processes, and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders.
- Strong documentation, report-writing, and presentation skills.
- Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus).
Preferred / Nice to Have
- AML certifications: CAMS / ICA (or equivalent).
- Experience with common AML tools (any): Actimize, Oracle FCCM, Firco, Refinitiv/World-Check, Dow Jones, ComplyAdvantage.
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections and internal/external audit engagements.
How to Apply
Apply via LinkedIn with your updated CV. Please include your notice period and UAE work authorization/visa status (if applicable).
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and role requirements.
