Sanctions Manager Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is presently recruiting suitably qualified and skilled candidate for the role of Sanctions Manager. Sanctions Manager is responsible for the implementation of the Group-wide (including branches, subsidiaries, and ADIB Sudan, Iraq and Qatar) Sanctions Program and Provide ‘Subject Matter Expertise’ (SME) advice, guidance and input on Sanctions regulations including but not limited to writing Sanctions Policy, Procedures and delivering training. The role entails implementing the Group Sanctions Policies and Procedures, periodic review of the Sanctions program, owning Sanctions systems, and ensuring breach of applicable Sanctions compliances are escalated to the Head of Sanctions and Head of FCC on a timely basis.

Responsibilities of Sanctions Manager

• Implement the Group’s Compliance strategy within the Sanctions team’s remit in GCD and COC to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies.
• Ensure Group Sanctions policies and procedures remain updated, relevant, and communicated to all stakeholders.
• implementation of the Sanctions program within the Group (including branches, subsidiaries, and international locations) to address current Sanctions risks and remain sufficiently agile to manage anticipated future Sanctions risks.
• Keep abreast of related laws, regulations, and best practices pertaining to Sanctions and assess its impact on ADIB Group. For International branches and subsidiaries, work with Head of IBG Compliance and local MLRO’s to keep the Sanctions program updated in line with the local laws and regulations.
• Provide advisory services on escalated issues related to Sanctions, trade transactions, inward/outward remittances, etc. to other Compliance functions and Business units across the ADIB Group.
• Provide advice to various lines of business on Sanctions regulations and Internal Sanction Policies.
• Provide SME guidance / input for new and existing Sanctions related projects such as policies, procedures, IT systems. Participating in and providing compliance consulting and support for projects and initiatives to identify and mitigate sanctions risk in business activities
• Provide SME guidance / input on reputational and sanctions risk arising from customers and transactions.
• Provide SME guidance / input on managing the exit of customers due to Sanctions risk.
• Ensure escalation of significant Sanctions related matters to the Head of Sanctions Unit.
• Monitor account closures following the decision to exit for Sanctions reasons.
• Act as a Sanctions SME for the new product review process.
• Ensure responding to Correspondent Banks queries on a timely basis.
• Participate / support in the delivery of face to face Sanctions training.
• Remain current on Sanctions Regulations.

What You’ll Do More?

• Review historical sanction alert patterns to identify false positive trends and areas for reduction through systemic rules and engine fine tuning.
• Ensure to have effective oversight on COC and ADIB UAE functions for Sanctions in respect of
  • Team performance and productivity.
  • Review QA results and take necessary actions to remediate failed cases including identifying root causes.
  • Review MIS reports and attend governance calls and take remedial actions on any identified issues
• Ensure that COC and ADIB UAE (L3) teams are updated with latest changes in the regulatory landscape
• Enhance, Review and Uplift existing procedures, policies, guidance’s in line with the regulatory requirements
• Monitoring individual and team level productivity to ensure Payments/Alerts are actioned within appropriate time frames.
• Serving as Subject matter expert, coaching Associates and Investigators, motivating employees, providing mentorship and identifying continuing education training opportunities for the Team and individuals as well as promoting career progression initiatives for business, & Level 3 Team
• Managing individual performance evaluations throughout the year
• Ensuring that all investigations are completed timeously and accurate to the satisfaction.
• Ensuring that level 3 conduct investigations on current or prospective customers and third parties: this may include, but will not be limited to background reviews, negative news screening reviews, internet searches, and enhanced due diligence
• Conduct regular meetings with the business, COC and Level 3 to facilitate good communications and resolve any issues within the organization for various business areas.
• Work collectively with Head of Sanctions Unit and Head of Financial Crime Compliance to develop and maintain a motivated and professionally trained staff, ensuring appropriate capacity planning, adherence to and improvement in performance and quality standards and appropriate career development.
• Provide leadership, Support, guidance and coaching to the Sanction COC Team & L3 teams.
• Assist Head of Sanctions Unit on implementing organizational initiatives and other official matters, when required

Requirements of Sanctions Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Finance, Business, or a related subject. ACAMS certification or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years Compliance experience out of which 3 years should be in Sanctions role of a Financial Institution.

Skills and Knowledge Desired

• Exemplary knowledge on UN, EU, UK and US Economic Sanctions (OFAC) / Export Controls, laws.
• Exemplary knowledge and experience of providing Subject Matter input for Sanction policies, systems and trainings.
• Ability to provide and deliver sanction training.
• Strong knowledge and experience of having provided Sanction advice to all types of business and operations covering all types of customers.
• Good analytical/review/assessment skills of sanctions compliance procedures and sanction screening systems.
• Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills.
• Relationship building.
• Sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi task.
• Independence of thought and initiative.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to interact with all functions and levels including senior management.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Analytical mind, good communication and self-motivated, detail oriented.
• Fluent in English (Ability to read and communicate in Arabic Language will be an added advantage).

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