Asst. Manager-Compliance,Projects & Data Analytics

Job Purpose

1. Project Management & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and deliver sanctions-related projects, ensuring timely execution within defined scope and budget.
• Drive department level process optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of sanctions screening and investigations.
• Collaborate with Technology and Operations teams to implement system upgrades, changes, automation and ongoing optimization for sanctions compliance processes.
• Monitor and report on project progress, issues, risks, and dependencies, and escalate as needed.

2. Data Analysis & Analytics

• Collect, clean, and analyze large compliance and business-related datasets from multiple sources to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Design and implement dashboards and reports for business stakeholders using advanced visualization tools.
• Perform statistical analysis and hypothesis testing to validate business strategies.
• Optimize data pipelines and workflows for efficiency and scalability.
• Monitor adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions (OFAC, EU, UN, UK, UAE).
• Prepare governance dashboards and reports for senior management and regulatory bodies (where necessary).
• For record keeping, all records of the unit must be kept in a confidential and secure state and adhere to record retention policy and the SOP guidelines

3. Governance & Oversight

• Monitor adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions (OFAC, EU, UN, UK, UAE).
• Prepare governance dashboards and reports for senior management and regulatory bodies (where necessary).
• For record keeping, all records of the unit must be kept in a confidential and secure state and adhere to record retention policy and the SOP guidelines

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key liaison with internal business units, compliance teams, and external regulators.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on sanctions compliance requirements and best practices.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Business, Operations and other Compliance functions.

5. Reporting & Monitoring

• Develop robust monitoring systems to track compliance activities and project progress.
• Deliver regular updates to senior leadership on sanctions compliance performance and improvement initiatives.
• Provide effective support and maintain metrics as per internal procedures; prepare monthly and adhoc management reports.

Operating Environment, Framework and Boundaries, Working Relationships

• Effective knowledge of the Bank’s Compliance, Sanctions, AML and KYC / CDD policies and procedures.
• Adequate understanding of various sanction programs, e.g., OFAC, UN, UK, EU, UAE Target Financial Sanctions etc.
• Experience within the financial services industry.
• Clear understanding of relevant business and operations processes that support sanctions screening and customer reviews.
• Good understanding of core banking and sanctions screening systems and their interaction / use.
• Provide guidance and support to project team members and other staff on compliance matters, best practices, and lessons learned.

Problem Solving

• Pro-active approach to problem solving and handling of the complex situations.
• Analytical thinking, attention to details and educative judgment.

Decision Making Authority & Responsibility

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or regulatory affairs or relevant function within banking or financial services.
• Extensive experience in project management including strong project management skills, including planning, execution, monitoring, and control.
• Adequate knowledge of global sanctions regimes and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the following
• Programming & Data Analysis - SQL for database querying and management
• Data Visualization & BI Tools - Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik for dashboard creation
• Big Data & Cloud Platforms - Hadoop, for large-scale data processing
• Proven track record in project management and process improvement.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Lateral thinker with an ability to interpret and solve complex issues.
• Proficient in MS Office and Project tools.