AVP, Anti-Money Laundering

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Job Summary

The Assistant Vice President of Anti-Money Laundering & CTF will be responsible for leading and shaping the direction of the AML and CTF efforts of Tiqmo Kuwait. This experienced leader is responsible for setting the AML controls strategy and providing guidance on AML matters. The role involves a balance of high-level operational execution and strategic development of teams focused on AML Transaction Monitoring, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, and safeguarding the company from financial crimes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support the AML/CTF team to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Review and enhance the AML/CTF policy, ensuring its effective implementation across the company.
• Oversee the transaction monitoring system, meticulously review all alerts and notifications, and ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Prepare for and assist in regulatory examinations and audits, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and guidelines.
• Analyze and make informed decisions on high-risk transactions, including processing, holding, or rejecting based on a thorough risk assessment.
• File timely and accurate reports to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in cases of suspected money laundering or terrorist financing.
• Maintain detailed documentation of all AML processes and decisions to ensure transparency and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Compliance Leadership to identify and implement improved processes, systems, and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the AML framework.
• Stay current with industry developments by attending relevant training and conferences, particularly those focusing on fintech and financial crime prevention.
• Develop and maintain a risk assessment framework to proactively identify and manage areas of potential AML risk across the company's operations.
• Foster strong relationships with regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies to enhance collaboration and compliance efforts.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 10+ years in a previous AML/CTF or compliance role with a minimum of 5+ in a managerial role at regulated financial services, payments, or FinTech company.
• Extensive experience driving technology solutions with cross-functional participation and support.
• Expert knowledge of regulations and compliance standard methodologies related to BSA/AML, OFAC, KYC, and Customer Due Diligence.
• Ability to initiate and lead multiple projects simultaneously, in a timely manner, and manage projects from start to finish.
• Effective teamwork skills to bring others along, high energy, and proven team-first mentality.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships, as well as management and influencing skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt to relevant audiences, including C-suite level executives, as well as regulators.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

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