AML Investigations Manager, Amazon Payment Services

A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Legal, Justice or a comparable
field. Minimum of ‎2+ years’ related experience. Have a good knowledge of
Financial Crime Investigation, as well as knowledge of the local regulations
and legislation on AML/CTF and sanctions. At a minimum, an understanding of
Underwriting, KYC, AML or equivalent Regulations. Solid understanding of fraud
risk management practices, as well as practices for prevention, detection,
remediation and reporting of fraud within financial institutions. Knowledge of
merchant payment processing, particularly risk and operational processes.
Proven ability to analyze large amounts of data in order to make informed
risk-based assessments and conclusions. Exceptional oral, written and
interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate
constructive challenges/new ideas, and synthesize complex information
accurately, concisely, clearly and quickly to all levels in the organization.
Ability to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to
negotiate and integrate different viewpoints. Ability to analyze complex data,
draw meaningful conclusions, and make holistic business recommendations.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build rapport with members of
other departments. Strong working knowledge of external systems, and software
applications (Internet, Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). Arabic
native tongue with excellent command of written and spoken English.

Job summary

Responsibilities:
Investigate instances of potential Anti-Money Laundering activity and/or
suspicious financial activity with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced
environment.
Effectively monitor merchants’ activities with regard to detecting and
reporting suspicious activity, including the potential offenses of money
laundering and terrorism financing.
Exercise excellent independent judgment and discretion when making decisions
or recommendations in relation to each alert/case investigation.
Ability to work efficiently with an attention to detail in investigations,
analysis, and writing of narrative style reports designed to be delivered to
regulators.
Ensure external SAR are properly prepared and filed to the law enforcers as
per local regulation requirements.
Response promptly to regulatory requests relating to suspicious activity, AML,
or CTF.
Work with peer managers to leverage best practices, understand new trends and
contribute to the implementation of processes, tools and platform enhancement
opportunities.
Establish relationships with other leaders and managers in other business
units and support teams, throughout Risk, Underwriting, Compliance and the
wider organization, to influence excellent information flow and feedback on
the impacts of process, policy and product changes.
Propose control improvements, enhancements and simplifications where
appropriate.
Exhibit the necessary leadership to ensure team goals are achieved.
Participate in cross-functional special projects designed to deliver outcomes
with a significant risk management and business impact.
Participate in developing the strategic direction of the SAR/AML program while
regularly assessing and driving performance and program effectiveness, to
review the status of the program and set short-term goals for
improvements/standards as needed.

Master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics or equivalent
field. ‎3+ years of relevant experience. CAME/CAMS certification or equivalent.