AML Expert

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.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance Business Computer Science or a related field.

Professional certifications such as CAMS CFCS or equivalent preferred.

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.