Anti-Money Laundering Officer

Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer

Duration: Long Term

Working Hours & Days 9 hours + 1- hour LB,6 days a week

Location : Doha

Job Summary

The Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (Deputy MLRO) supports the MLRO in overseeing and maintaining the organization's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) framework, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and investigating suspicious transactions and in preparing STR/SAR submissions.
• Monitor daily transactions and AML system alerts, ensuring timely escalation of high-risk cases.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines.
• Conduct periodic AML/CFT risk assessments and contribute to enhancing screening and transaction monitoring processes.
• Assist in preparing internal and regulatory reports, including periodic submissions to the Qatar Central Bank (QCB).
• Act as a secondary point of contact between Exchange, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), QCB, and other state authorities on AML/CFT matters.
• Ensure prompt and accurate responses to requests for information from FIU, QCB, and state authorities.
• Deliver AML/CFT training and awareness programs to staff.
• Act as MLRO during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of reporting and compliance obligations.

Required Qualifications

• Fluency in Arabic (Essential):

Required to ensure effective communication with customers, regulators, and internal stakeholders, as well as to review Arabic documents and reports.

• Relevant Experience in a Financial Institution:

Prior hands-on experience in AML/CFT compliance within exchange houses, banks, or insurance companies. This ensures familiarity with regulatory expectations and operational AML frameworks.

• Approval from Qatar Central Bank or Any GCC Central Bank (Preferred):

While not mandatory, prior regulatory approval is highly advantageous as it reduces onboarding time and confirms compliance with fitness and propriety requirements.

• Professional or Academic Certifications in AML/CFT (Preferred):

Certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent AML/CFT training are desirable, demonstrating strong technical knowledge and commitment to the field.