Anti-Money Laundering Officer

About the role

The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer will lead daily monitoring and review of customer transactions, ensuring that alerts are promptly addressed and escalated when necessary. This role works closely with branches and business units to investigate suspicious activities and support the bank’s compliance framework.

Key responsibilities

• Perform daily monitoring and review of customers’ transactions.
• Review, clear or escalate alerts in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with branches and business units on irregular or suspicious transactions, gathering required documentation.
• Investigate suspicious transactions and prepare detailed investigation reports.
• Assist the Head of Transaction Monitoring with additional assignments and projects.
• Provide AML & CFT guidance to branches and business units.
• Respond to NCFI inquiries and requests.
• Review the effectiveness of suspicious activity monitoring and transaction screening systems.
• Conduct AML assessments on customers, products, channels and geography.
• Review KYC reports and ensure accurate information is maintained.
• Investigate alerts generated against sanction screening lists.
• Support policy and procedure reviews and ensure compliance with bank standards.

Required profile

• Degree in finance or accounting; professional certifications such as ICA or ACAMS are preferred.
• Strong analytical abilities and the capacity to multitask and prioritize.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Objectivity and policy‑based judgment.
• Good understanding of banking operations, central bank regulations and internal policies.
• Knowledge of risk identification, assessment and mitigation.

Required skills

• Experience with AML monitoring systems.
• Proficiency in transaction screening tools.
• Knowledge of KYC processes.
• Familiarity with sanction screening lists.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact compliance initiatives within a leading financial institution.
• Professional development and exposure to regional AML best practices.