MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Transaction Monitoring & Analysis:
- Supervise daily reviews, timely closure or escalation of transaction monitoring cases.
- Ensure effective application of AML/CFT scenarios, thresholds, and parameters in the TM system/s.
- Oversee investigation and analysis of unusual or suspicious transactions reported by units/departments from internal/external sources and those detected through systems.
- Ensure quality assurance and accuracy in handling and documentation of cases.
2. Investigation & Reporting:
- Ensure proper documentation and preparation of STRs/SARs for submission to FinTRACA as per regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with other departments, branches, and external agencies as needed during investigations.
3. Team Management & Capacity Building:
- Responsible to manage MIU and RCU regular tasks effectively and efficiently.
- Plan, assign, and monitor workloads within the units.
- Conduct coaching and training sessions for the MIU team to enhance their analytical and investigative skills.
4. Quality Control & Improvement:
- Monitor teams’ performance to ensure compliance with internal procedures and timelines.
- Identify process gaps and recommend system or procedural enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Conduct regular reviews of closed MIU cases and investigations to maintain consistency and quality.
5. Audits:
- Coordinate and implement action plans to address findings and recommendations arising from internal and external audits and supervision reports issued by DAB.
- Support internal and external audits or inspections and provide necessary information promptly.
6. Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure adherence to AML/CFT regulations, central bank guidelines, and internal policies and procedures in all operations.
- Actively participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Responsible to validate all key MIU and QCU reports, including MIS, dashboard, and board reports.
- Report all assigned activities to CCO or D.CCO upon request.
7. Communication and Coordination:
- Work closely and communicate with the all departments and functional leads / teams to provide consultation, expertise and all compliance testing and quality controls for AML/CFT/Sanctions and Non - AML matters as well as key risks in changing the AML/CFT/Sanctions and Non - AML landscape (e.g. typologies, new circulars, regulations etc…).
- Ensure smooth coordination for resolution of issues and implementation of remedial actions and to ensure department heads agree on the findings and create action plans to amend the deficiencies observed.
- Make sure that all the emails are replied properly and on timely bases.
- Ensure compliance with applicable AML/CFT laws, regulations, and internal compliance frameworks.
- To liaise with HODs for any changes causing improvement of reporting systems, policies and procedures or deficiencies observed.
- Ensure technical support and advice on AML/CFT/Sanctions and Non-AML matters are conducted in an effective and timely manner in line with relevant legislation and regulations.
8. Reporting & Record Keeping:
- To manage the preparation of gap assessment reports and sending the reports to the CCO or DCCO when required.
- Ensure reporting the impacts of non-compliance activities through the obligations register to CCO and DCCO.
- To ensure a final (approved version of) policies and procedures of the units after final action of HoDs are compiled and saved into repository for the record purposes.
9. Others:
- Preforming other official tasks assigned by CCO/D.CCO.
1. Education:
Bachelor’s degree (mandatory) in Business Administration, Economics, Law, Islamic banking or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Certification: Professional certification in AML/CFT is an advantage.
2. Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience in Compliance and related section in Banking sector or Financial Institutions at Senior Level.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of AML/CFT domestic laws and regulations and international best practices
- Islamic banking certificates.
3. Skills:
- Excellent analytical, investigative, and reporting skills.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency with AML monitoring systems and MS Office applications.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in documents review.
- Effective communication and coordination skills.
- Familiarity with internal compliance systems.
- Decision-making and accountability.
AIB is committed to a diverse workforce and encourage all eligible local applicants, irrespective of gender, disability, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply.
Interested individuals can apply using the below link:
https://aib.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/584743000007122014/Compliance-Assistant-Manager-Team-Leader?source=CareerSite
Short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for written test and interview. If you did not receive a response within two-four weeks after closing date, it means you are not shortlisted
We are highly encouraging qualified and eligible disable candidates to apply.
From its inception in 2004, AIB’s mission has been to foster economic development in the country, be a catalyst for growth, and ultimately contribute to the prosperity of Afghanistan and its people. Afghanistan International Bank is the country’s leading bank, and one of the most trusted and respected institutions in Afghanistan. Our success has been enabled by our unwavering focus on international best practices in corporate governance, financial, and risk management - including anti-money laundering and ‘know your customer’ procedures. This is overlaid by industry-leading customer service, operations, information technology, and internal controls. Despite the challenging backdrop over the last decade, we have successfully become a positive emblem for achievement, governance, and transformation. Now in our second decade of operation, we remain committed to enabling a better future for Afghanistan and we are proud to play a role in shaping the opportunities that lie ahead. AIB believes in developing its people through continuous investment in training and giving larger opportunities to those who grow with the bank. With professional management team, ensuring high standards of corporate governance and a professional work environment where every manager is committed to train and develop his people is what makes AIB an employer of choice.