Anti- Laundering & Counter-Terrorism Financing Manager

Position: Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorism Financing Manager

Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorism Financing Manager

Oversee and ensure compliance of licensed entities with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing regulations, including targeted financial sanctions, in order to enhance supervisory effectiveness, mitigate risks, and prevent the misuse of licensed activities for financial crimes.

Key Responsibilities & Duties Supervision of Licensed Entities

• Develop and implement periodic supervisory plans to assess AML/CFT compliance.
• Review and evaluate AML/CFT policies and procedures of licensed entities.
• Follow up on supervisory findings and monitor corrective action plans.
• Ensure implementation of UN and national targeted financial sanctions, including terrorism and proliferation financing lists.
• Conduct periodic AML/CFT risk assessments related to licensed entities and their sectors.
• Identify high-risk activities or sectors and apply enhanced supervisory measures.
• Develop early warning tools to detect potential risks.

Reports & Suspicious Transactions

• Monitor compliance with suspicious transaction reporting to the Financial Intelligence Unit.
• Review the quality of periodic compliance reports submitted by licensed entities.
• Analyze supervisory data and reports to support regulatory decisions.

Supervisory Framework Development

• Develop and update supervisory policies, manuals, and inspection procedures related to AML/CFT.
• Ensure alignment with national regulations and international standards.
• Contribute to drafting regulations, instructions, and circulars for licensed entities.

Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the main point of contact with relevant governmental and supervisory authorities.
• Participate in national committees related to AML/CFT and proliferation financing.
• Provide required reports and information to competent authorities in a timely manner.
• Design and deliver AML/CFT awareness and training programs for licensed entities.
• Communicate regulatory updates and new compliance requirements.

Team Management

• Manage and develop the AML/CFT supervision team.
• Enhance team technical and analytical capabilities.
• Develop operational plans and performance indicators for the department.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in AML/CFT, compliance, or supervisory/inspection roles.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Legal

Industries

Accounting and Government Administration

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