Head of AML​/CFT & Sanctions Operations

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.

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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• CAMS certification.

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in compliance and anti-money laundering in a large domestic or international bank.

• 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).

• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Communication
• Integrity/Ethics
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership
• Listening Skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Results Focus
• Sense of Urgency
• Strategic Thinking/Management
• Team Leadership
• Teamwork

• 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.

• 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.

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