Risk and Compliance Analyst at Qatar - Al Wakrah, دولة قطر - Jameson Legal

وصف

• AML/

• Ensuring AML record keeping and administration tasks areperformed to a high standard, and with detailed care and attention.
• Performing new business intake tasks in the Dubai/Dohaoffices including carrying out CDD and AML database checks usingvarious databases and screening tools.
• Undertakingresearch on new and existing (including high risk) clients andmatters using research tools including analysis of constitutionaldocuments, organisational structure charts and advising whetheradditional CDD is required.
• Undertaking and draftingdetailed risk assessments for Lawyers analysing relevant client andmatter risks including identifying high risk factors, CDD/EDD stepsundertaken, adverse media screening checks, source of wealth andfunds analysis, and ancillary information.
• Assistingwith transactional activities/investigations and liaise withDubai/Doha accounts and billing teams.
• Liaising withLawyers and other colleagues globally in relation to Dubai/DohaAML/KYC requirements and client on-boarding.
• Undertakingmonitoring of the Firm's clients in compliance with ongoingmonitoring obligations, and monitor risk assessment processes.
• Assisting in the preparation for internal and externalaudits of the Firm's AML/KYC and related complianceprocedures.
• Assisting in financial and regulatoryperiodic reporting to Dubai and Doha based regulators andauthorities.
• Assisting in the ongoing maintenance ofhigh risk and PEP registers.
• Assisting with Risk andCompliance training for all new joiners, specific training for feeearners and secretaries, and annual AML/KYC training for theFirm's staff.
• Assisting in advising billing,credit and accounts team and Lawyers on third party payments andadditional billing/funds queries.
• Analysing/investigating internal reports of potential suspiciousactivity and advise management, submitting suspicious activityreports

• Minimum of twoyears' risk and compliance or relevant experience at aninternational law firm.
• Experience liaising withsecretaries and Lawyers in relation to compliance issues arising onmatters.
• Good knowledge of AML, CTF and sanction lawsand regulations and other compliance related legislation essential.
• Ideally, knowledge of specific Dubai and Doharegulations and related legislation, as well as the workings of therelevant Dubai and Doha regulators and authorities.
• Attention to detail; a self-starter with ability to prioritiseassignments, use initiative, make decisions, take responsibility,and communicate with good interpersonal skills to personnel at alllevels.
• Professional attitude with an ability to meettight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Strongwritten and oral communication skills.
• Computerliterate, and able to utilise spreadsheet technology to achieve thekey task areas

• Bachelor'sdegree (preferably in Law, Business or other related degree)
• Certified Anti Money Laundering qualification desirable(ACAMS/ICA etc.) Salary expectation is 24,000 -28,000 QAR permonth, plus standard benefits ($65,000 -$90,000 USD, annually).Please note that there could be a small amount of flexibility forthe right candidate. For a confidential chat about this or otherroles he is handling, please contact Matt Pollard in the JamesonLegal London office.