Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) Monitoring Specialist

First Abu Dhabi Bank

Job Title
Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) Monitoring Specialist Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Description
Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) Monitoring Specialist Abu Dhabi, UAE

Role Summary
Join First Abu Dhabi Bank as a TBML Monitoring Specialist in Abu Dhabi, where you will support the bank's efforts to identify, investigate, and report suspicious trade transactions. This role plays a key part in maintaining compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) standards and contributes to risk mitigation within trade finance operations.

Employment Overview
Location: United Arab Emirates
Location: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking / Mortgage Professionals
Function: Compliance / Risk
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time

What You ll Do

* Investigate TBML system alerts and determine if suspicious transaction reports (STRs) are required
* Review trade finance transactions including letters of credit, guarantees, and collections for red flags
* Maintain and analyze dashboards and reports from the TBML monitoring system
* Escalate high-risk issues and assist in tuning and customization of the monitoring process
* Collaborate with related departments to ensure effective risk escalation and resolution
* Support the AVP in implementing the bank s TBML compliance framework
* Monitor changes in regional and global regulations impacting trade-based AML
* Prepare regular MI dashboards and reports for senior compliance management
* Respond to queries and support ongoing process improvement initiatives

Ideal Profile

* Graduate degree, preferably in Commerce, Banking, or Financial Services
* 1+ year of experience in banking, compliance, or trade finance
* Understanding of TBML red flags and trade finance products
* ACAMS/ICA certification preferred or willingness to complete it
* Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
* Bilingual (English and Arabic) preferred
* High attention to detail and confidentiality in handling sensitive data