Assistant Manager, Self-Supervisory Unit (Saudi Nationals Only)
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About the Role
Standard Chartered seeks an Assistant Manager for the Self-Supervisory Unit in Riyadh to ensure compliance with SAMA regulations, manage sanctions screening, investigations, and regulatory reporting.
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Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee SSU investigations from referral through case closure
- Review and authorize requests and inquiries through SAMA Net and Tanfeeth systems
- Ensure sanctions screening is conducted accurately and within timelines
- Review and authorize freezing and blocking actions per regulatory instructions
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports to SAMA
- Develop and enhance SSU policies, procedures, and controls
- Lead BCM framework development and testing
- Support team development through coaching and training
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
- Experience conducting investigations and managing regulatory inquiries
- Knowledge of AML, sanctions, transaction monitoring, and financial crime controls
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
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Job Summary
- The Assistant Manager, Self Supervisory Unit (SSU) is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements issued by SAMA, including management of requests and inquiries through SAMA Net and Tanfeeth portals.
- The role oversees sanctions screening, case investigations, freezing and blocking actions, regulatory reporting, policy development, business continuity planning, and compliance with counter terrorism financing requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation of FCC strategy within Saudi Arabia.
- Escalate FCC, AML, and regulatory concerns as appropriate.
- Provide guidance on interpretation and application of FCC regulations.
- Maintain awareness of regulatory developments.
- Manage and oversee SSU investigations from referral through case closure.
- Review and authorize requests and inquiries through SAMA Net and Tanfeeth.
- Ensure sanctions screening is conducted accurately and within timelines.
- Review and authorize freezing and blocking actions.
- Coordinate collection of documentation from stakeholders.
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports to SAMA.
- Maintain electronic databases for SSU cases.
- Monitor UN resolutions and local regulations on counter terrorism financing.
Skills, Experience & Qualification
- Strong attention to detail with ability to maintain focus on broader strategic objectives.
- Sound analytical and risk assessment capabilities.
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them effectively.
- Experience conducting investigations and managing regulatory inquiries.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.
- Knowledge of AML, sanctions, transaction monitoring, and financial crime controls.
- Familiarity with case management, screening, and regulatory reporting systems.
- Understanding of SAMA regulations and regulatory expectations.
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
About Standard Chartered
- We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact.
- For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other.
What we offer
- Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance.
- Time off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months max) and volunteering leave (3 days).
- Flexible working options based around home and office locations.
- Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, Employee Assistance Programme, etc.
- A continuous learning culture with opportunities to reskill and upskill.
- Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation.
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