AML Expert

Location

Doha, Qatar

Experience

Job Type

Outsourcing

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare a detailed project plan in coordination with the bank and vendor.
• Organize and facilitate project kickoff meetings with key stakeholders.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure adherence to agreed deliverables and timelines.
• Participate in project steering committee meetings and provide periodic updates on status, risks, and dependencies.

• Identify and escalate potential risks or issues, recommending mitigation strategies.

• Conduct full business analysis to define detailed functional and technical requirements for the AML platform.

• Map data between the core banking system and the AML/CTF software.
• Develop and optimize thresholds, business rules, and workflows in line with regulatory and internal policy requirements.
• Design and document methodologies for customer risk classification, name screening, and transaction monitoring.
• Support integration with existing core and satellite systems.
• Develop test cases and scripts based on business requirements.
• Perform and support various testing stages including UAT and post-implementation validation.
• Prepare the "Report of Findings" (ROF) and follow up on remediation actions.
• Fine-tune system parameters post go-live with the vendor and business users.
• Provide advisory support on AML system configuration, calibration, and optimization.
• Lead data acquisition and quality assurance initiatives.
• Advise on workflows, alerts management, and case management improvements.
• Provide subject matter expertise across all jurisdictions (Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, India).
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer sessions for client technical and business teams.
• Design and support development of AML operational and management reports and dashboards.
• Maintain project documentation including requirements, configuration logs, and test reports.
• Prepare user guides and operational manuals post go-live.
• Review and update AML policy, procedure, and process documentation.
• Provide detailed progress reports and project metrics to the Head of AML.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, CFCS, or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in AML systems implementation or financial crime risk management.
• Proven experience in implementing AML/CTF solutions (e.g., Oracle FCCM, Actimize, FICO TONBELLER, SAS AML, etc.).
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (QCB, FATF, OFAC, EU AML Directives).
• Demonstrated experience in data mapping, ETL, and system integration projects.