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

وصف

• AML/

Understanding all relevant internal and external rules, regulations and procedures, guidance and best practice, including both Dubai and Doha laws/regulations.

• Ensuring AML record keeping and administration tasks are performed to a high standard, and with detailed care and attention.
• Performing new business intake tasks in the Dubai/Doha offices including carrying out CDD and AML database checks using various databases and screening tools.
• Undertaking research on new and existing (including high risk) clients and matters using research tools including analysis of constitutional documents, organisational structure charts and advising whether additional CDD is required.
• Undertaking and drafting detailed risk assessments for Lawyers analysing relevant client and matter risks including identifying high risk factors, CDD/EDD steps undertaken, adverse media screening checks, source of wealth and funds analysis, and ancillary information.
• Assisting with transactional activities/investigations and liaise with Dubai/Doha accounts and billing teams.
• Liaising with Lawyers and other colleagues globally in relation to Dubai/Doha AML/KYC requirements and client on-boarding.
• Undertaking monitoring of the Firm's clients in compliance with ongoing monitoring obligations, and monitor risk assessment processes.
• Assisting in the preparation for internal and external audits of the Firm's AML/KYC and related compliance procedures.
• Assisting in financial and regulatory periodic reporting to Dubai and Doha based regulators and authorities.
• Assisting in the ongoing maintenance of high risk and PEP registers.
• Assisting with Risk and Compliance training for all new joiners, specific training for fee earners and secretaries, and annual AML/KYC training for the Firm's staff.
• Assisting in advising billing, credit and accounts team and Lawyers on third party payments and additional billing/funds queries.
• Analysing/investigating internal reports of potential suspicious activity and advise management, submitting suspicious activity reports

• Minimum of two years' risk and compliance or relevant experience at an international law firm.
• Experience liaising with secretaries and Lawyers in relation to compliance issues arising on matters.
• Good knowledge of AML, CTF and sanction laws and regulations and other compliance related legislation essential.
• Ideally, knowledge of specific Dubai and Doha regulations and related legislation, as well as the workings of the relevant Dubai and Doha regulators and authorities.
• Attention to detail; a self-starter with ability to prioritise assignments, use initiative, make decisions, take responsibility, and communicate with good interpersonal skills to personnel at all levels.
• Professional attitude with an ability to meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literate, and able to utilise spreadsheet technology to achieve the key task areas

• Bachelor's degree (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 per month, plus standard benefits ($65,000 -$90,000 USD, annually). Please note that there could be a small amount of flexibility for the right candidate. For a confidential chat about this or other roles he is handling, please contact Matt Pollard in the Jameson Legal London office.