Senior Analyst – Quality Control

Company Description

Quality Control Framework & Governance

• Implement and maintain a Compliance QC framework covering AML/CFT, sanctions controls.
• Define QC methodologies, sampling approaches, review frequencies, and escalation thresholds.
• Ensure independence from first-line operations and adherence to the three lines of defense model.

Qc Reviews & Testing

• Conduct risk-based quality reviews of:

Kyc And Cdd And Edd Files

• Transaction Monitoring alerts , trend analysis and case investigations (where applicable)
• Sanctions and PEP screening dispositions
• STR / SAR decisioning and reporting quality
• Assess completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and rationale quality against regulatory and internal standards.

Issue Identification & Escalation

• Identify control weaknesses, procedural breaches, and quality trends.
• Escalate high-risk or systemic issues to MLRO / Head of Compliance.
• Track repeat findings and emerging risks.

Remediation & Continuous Improvement

• Agree Management action plans (MAPs) with stakeholders and monitor closure.
• Recommend process improvements, policy updates, and control enhancements.
• Support enhancement of investigation templates, checklists, and SOPs.

Regulatory, Audit & SPR Support

• Support CBUAE examinations, Internal Audit, External Audit, and Skilled Persons Reviews (SPR).
• Prepare QC evidence packs, review summaries, and remediation trackers.
• Validate closure of audit and regulatory findings related to AML/CFT quality.

MI, Reporting & Governance Committees

• Produce QC Management Information (MI) and dashboards:
• Error rates and severity
• Thematic findings
• Root cause analysis
• Present findings to Head of Compliance.

Training & Awareness

• Provide targeted feedback and coaching to first-line AML and Compliance teams.
• Contribute to training materials and quality guidance notes.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and regulatory discipline.

Education

Experience

Certifications

Technical Skills

• MS office (Excel, Power Point)
• East Nets (AML offline / SWS or similar)
• Knowledge of UAE Laws and Regulations
• Experience in working with multiple products / channels