HSBC Bank Oman SAOG - AML and Sanctions Office Support

Job description

Omani and GCC Nationals only will be considered for this role

Role Purpose

Supports the Country Head of Financial Crime Compliance and the Head of Anti-money laundering (AML) and Sanction on the Country AML matters,

Principal Accountabilities: Key activities and decision making areas

Impact on the Business

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Provide support on oversight of the implementation of the Country AML Programme. Support and monitor the execution of the Country AML plan and manage business as usual (BAU) projects for AML.

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On release of policy changes/models etc., ensure the execution of document addenda, dispensation, variances, breaches, completion of gap analysis and oversee local implementation

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Ensure the periodic review of policies, procedures and delegated authorities within AML

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Provide support in order to ensure that the local AML operating model is structured in accordance with the Global AML Target Operating Model (TOM).

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Provide support on the responsible for Country gap analysis between the Global AML Policy, local AML laws and regulations.

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Provide support and ongoing analysis of the Country AML Management Information(MI) to provide a view of emerging issues and recommendations.

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Ensure local issues are escalated to regional AML and within the country and manage to closure.

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Provide support and coordination in managing country level responses and actions for AML Audits, Financial Crime Risk Assurance (FCRA), Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment (“EWRA”), Regulatory Audit and tracking progress of AML owned corrective actions at country level.

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Provide support to the Head of Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) and the Head of AML and Sanctions on escalation and reporting of AML matters where necessary to the appropriate management forums.

Customers / Stakeholders

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Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders effectively

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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all Lines of Businesses (LOBs)

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Deliver fair outcomes for our customers and ensure own conduct maintains the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets

Support & Teamwork

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Ensure effective communications with the different lines of businesses and provide the required AML support.

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Foster positive and professional working relationships with the business and regional AML Team

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Ensure that changes to the Global AML policy and the local addendum are cascaded to the business and support functions

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Provide support and coordination of project activities that span across teams within the AML function. Promote an atmosphere of collaboration not competition, both within the AML function and across other functions/ partners, and businesses.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Knowledge & Experience / Qualifications

·  Seasoned professional with direct involvement in an AML Role
·  Knowledge of AML
·  Proven ability to support and work across lines of business and region whilst maintaining a country perspective
·  Satisfactory analytical, decision-making, lateral thinking skills
·  Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills,
·  Ability to prioritize competing demands and to communicate effectively
·  University/college graduate