AML Officer/Senior Officer

AML Officer/Senior Officer

On-site Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq Compliance Full time

Description

ZainCash, a leading mobile wallet provider in Iraq, seeks a diligent AML Officer to safeguard the integrity of our financial platform. You'll analyze transactions, investigate suspicious activity, and collaborate with relevant teams to ensure compliance with AML regulations and mitigate financial crime risks.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Monitoring & Analysis:

Conduct in-depth reviews of transactions to identify suggestive of money laundering or other illicit activities. Help in developing and refining transaction monitoring scenarios

Suspicious Activity Investigations:

Thoroughly investigate potentially suspicious transactions, gathering and analyzing relevant customer data and transaction history. Prepare well-documented Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and escalate cases to regulatory authorities as required.

AML Program Development:

Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of ZainCash's AML program. Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices, recommending updates to policies and procedures.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law or a related field. Experience: Preferred experience in AML compliance at a financial institution. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel for data analysis). Good analytical and problem-solving skills.* Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English