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Aldar
Assistant Vice President – Financial Crime Compliance
Abu Dhabi
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- JOB PURPOSE
- Ensure that Aldar is compliant with its regulatory compliance obligations, financial crime awareness and adherence to internal policies
- Support business functions achieve their objectives whilst striving for excellence in the spheres of compliance and risk
- ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Compliance Organization Set-up
- Promote a strong culture of compliance, AML awareness, and ethical conduct across the organization.
- Support the continuous enhancement of the Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) framework, systems, and controls.
- Evaluate and support the implementation of digital, AI, and automation initiatives to enhance compliance processes.
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization.
- Draft, review, and support the implementation of compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory documentation.
- Design and maintain risk-based compliance monitoring programmes and effective FCC controls.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Compliance Programme, including training and awareness initiatives.
- Partner with the VP – Compliance and business stakeholders to maintain an effective Compliance Programme and Regulatory Universe.
- Support the alignment of compliance activities with business objectives and the organization's risk management framework.
- Ensure effective data protection, confidentiality, and record retention practices within the Compliance function.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and management papers for senior management and governance forums.
- Monitoring and Reporting
- Identify, investigate, and report compliance, AML, sanctions, ethics, and anti-bribery breaches, recommending appropriate corrective actions.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and monitor the effectiveness of controls and mitigation actions.
- Coordinate with business stakeholders to support compliance objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal FCC policies.
- Prepare periodic compliance, AML, and regulatory reports for senior management and governance committees.
- Support regulatory inspections, audits, and engagements with regulators and external stakeholders.
- Maintain and periodically review the organization's Regulatory Universe.
- Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and escalate significant compliance matters to the VP and Head of Compliance.
- Promote compliance awareness and reinforce a strong compliance culture across the organization.
- Support the Compliance Process
- Act as the second line of defence to protect the organization from financial, regulatory, legal, and reputational risks.
- Serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, regulators, auditors, and external service providers.
- Provide compliance guidance to business functions and support regulatory reviews and internal audits.
- Drive continuous improvement of compliance processes, controls, and technology-enabled solutions.
- TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- Bilingual English and Arabic (verbal/ written)
- Strong ethics, compliance and risk management
- Strong interpersonal skills with attention to detail and effective decision-making abilities
- Effective communicator across all stakeholder groups.
- Analytical and critical thinking, with effective written ability
- Advanced presentation skills
- QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor’s degree Business/Accounting or Law Degree
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