Assistant Manager – AML Investigations & STR Reporting

Assistant Manager – AML Investigations & STR Reporting

Urgent requirement for Assistant Manager – AML Investigations & STR Reporting is required for our banking client in Sharjah, UAE.

• Strong experience AML Investigations (Banking Only) – Must
• Strong experience filing STRs (preferably on CBUAE goAML) – Must
• Strong experience in UAE AML/CTF Regulatory – Must
• Strong Banking Domain – Must
• Strong experience in handling regulatory queries / EDD requests – Must

• Lead and supervise the AML Investigation team (5 members).
• Act as the first escalation point for complex or high-risk cases.
• Review completed investigations and provide guidance, feedback, and quality assurance.
• Mentor and support team members to enhance investigation standards and regulatory compliance.
• Act on behalf of the Senior Manager (AML & Innovation) in financial crime matters when required.

• Conduct and oversee in-depth investigations of unusual or suspicious transactions.
• Review AML monitoring alerts and allocate cases appropriately.
• Make informed decisions on whether a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) should be filed.
• Ensure investigations are completed within regulatory timelines.
• Identify links between customers, transactions, and potential financial crime typologies.
• Collaborate with Fraud and other departments on complex cases.

• Prepare and review detailed Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) in line with CBUAE requirements.
• Ensure timely submission of STRs through the regulatory reporting system.
• Respond to regulatory queries, inspections, and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) requests.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all investigations and reporting decisions.

• Perform risk-based trend analysis to identify emerging AML risks and typologies.
• Recommend improvements to AML monitoring scenarios, rules, and methodologies.
• Review internal AML/CTF policies and procedures and suggest enhancements.
• Support implementation of Financial Crime Compliance initiatives and technology enhancements.

• Maintain and review MIS on alerts, investigations, STR filings, and regulatory responses.
• Monitor team performance metrics and ensure adherence to KPIs and timelines.
• Escalate significant risk issues to Senior Management and Head of FCC as required.
• Support annual Financial Crime Risk Assessment activities.

• Support development and delivery of AML, CTF, Sanctions, and KYC training programs.
• Provide subject matter expertise to business units and senior management.
• Promote awareness of financial crime risks across the bank.

Skills:

investigation, reporting, AML, bank