Manager Compliance – FCRA and Projects

About the role

The Manager Compliance – FCRA and Projects will protect the bank from financial penalties and regulatory actions by ensuring strict adherence to Financial Crime Controls (FCC) laws and regulations. This role oversees AML/CFT compliance, supports regulatory examinations, and drives compliance projects across Mashreq locations.

Key responsibilities

• Safeguard the bank from penalties linked to non‑adherence to FCC laws and regulations.
• Provide assurance that AML/CFT processes and controls are embedded in bank procedures.
• Assist in executing an automated FCRA program to mitigate money‑laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, and ABC risks.
• Facilitate external regulatory examinations, internal audits, and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Monitor emerging money‑laundering trends and recommend actions in line with the bank’s risk‑based AML policy and KYC guidance.
• Conduct investigations as required by regulators, AML/CFT, sanctions, and HO‑Compliance units.
• Recommend improvements to the compliance framework and support HO‑Compliance in policy formulation.
• Lead compliance regulatory projects and oversee implementation across Mashreq locations.
• Develop professional relationships with regulatory authorities and ensure timely reporting and resolution of queries.
• Share regulatory updates with the business to raise compliance awareness.
• Coordinate with other Embedded Compliance Functions for cross‑group issue resolution.
• Maintain comprehensive record‑keeping and manage budget expectations.