Job Description

Location
Doha, Qatar
Experience

Job Type
Outsourcing

Key Responsibilities

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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.