Senior Associate, Compliance Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pakistan.

📋 Description

• Analyze payment alerts generated within the Fircosoft system.

• Transfer payment transactions to checker/compliance queues with appropriate decisions for both incoming and outgoing payment messages.

• Protect the bank's interests in relation to compliance and global anti-money laundering policies.

• Supervise and manage activities to meet bank and regulatory requirements.

• Continually oversee Fircosoft to clear transactions from the maker queue within designated cutoffs.

• Execute daily control and functional checklist tasks.

• Identify and escalate potential issues across products at CPC/IBG in line with the bank’s compliance policy.

• Stay informed about emerging legal, statutory, and regulatory developments that impact the bank.

• Complete required courses and assignments to enhance compliance knowledge.

• Review and release Fircosoft alerts with a focus on high-quality processing.

• Process transactions in accordance with SOPs and bank policies within agreed turnaround times and with zero errors.

• Cultivate friendly and interactive relationships with staff within the unit and across business divisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of general banking, cheque payments, inward and outward payments sanctions screening of MT103, MT202, MT199, MT400, and MT700 Series messages, anti-money laundering practices, and the regulatory policies of various countries.

• Proficient working knowledge of SWIFT and Mashreq processes and systems.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• 2–4 years of experience in banking operations with practical experience in a checker role that demands a holistic set of banking skills and technical expertise.

• Proficiency in interpreting banking regulations, laws, anti-money laundering regulations, and associated requirements.

• Awareness and comprehension of regulatory bodies and policies, including the UAE Central Bank policy, the Federal Reserve Bank, and financial services authorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Supportive work environment and team culture.