Ready to strengthen AML governance and Deputy MLRO oversight in Qatar? The Opportunity
The Qatar Head of AML and DMLRO is a key strategic role within Financial Crime, accountable for implementing HSBC's AML policy and discharging Deputy MLRO responsibilities in line with local regulatory requirements.
The role focuses on delivering effective AML governance and a sustainable risk management framework across the country. It includes close collaboration with lines of business, product teams and Risk partners and regular engagement with local regulators including Qatar Central Bank, QFMA and QFIU.
Success looks like a robust control environment, high quality management information and timely regulatory reporting that supports sound decision making.
You'll oversee end to end AML case management and Suspicious Activity Reporting processes to meet bank policy and local AML/CFT regulations.
The role also supports the Head of Financial Crime on regulatory requests, inquiries and periodic returns.
In this role you will:
- Own the implementation and sustainable execution of Group AML policy and the local risk management framework
- Oversee AML governance frameworks, procedures, practices and standards to support effective risk management and regulatory compliance
- Define country AML policy requirements in line with applicable regional and local AML/CFT regulations and provide guidance to the business
- Discharge Deputy MLRO accountabilities as set out in local AML/CTF regulations and support the MLRO in meeting investigations responsibilities
- Strengthen the AML control environment through sound operational and project management plus early identification and escalation of issues
- Partner with FC Advisory, lines of business and product areas to embed Financial Crime policy and local AML/CFT regulatory requirements
- Establish AML reporting across all lines of business including senior management reporting and management information
- Oversee end to end AML case handling including L3 case oversight and SAR filings plus criteria for surveillance escalation and event analysis
- Engage with local regulators on Financial Crime matters and support responses to regulatory requests, inquiries and periodic returns
- Participate actively in country and regional financial crime risk management committees
What you'll bring:
- A full time graduation degree of at least three years is essential for obtaining a Qatar visa and work permit. For degrees obtained outside the Qatar, valid attestations and equivalency are also mandatory
- Substantial experience in Compliance roles within a regulated banking environment
- Hold an AML or Financial Crime Compliance qualification such as ACAMS or ICA, or bring equivalent demonstrable experience
- Proven knowledge of banking products and client types to assess AML and CFT risks effectively
- Demonstratable experience implementing and overseeing AML policy and governance frameworks aligned to regulatory expectations
- Knowledge of the local regulatory framework and market knowledge are highly desirable
- Experience delivering effective management information, senior management reporting and risk mapping with clear action plans
- Established investigative and problem solving capability to interpret complex banking relationships and case outcomes
- Communicate clearly in writing and verbally and influence stakeholders across Risk and lines of business
- Work effectively with regulators and manage external reporting obligations including periodic returns and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements
- Operate effectively across multicultural stakeholder groups in a country and regional context
- Fluent Arabic and English language skills, for effective interaction with regulators and interpretation of local regulations, circulars and guidelines
Strengthening AML Oversight in Qatar
This role offers the opportunity to set clear AML standards across the country and ensure governance and reporting meet both HSBC expectations and local regulatory requirements. You'll shape how AML risks are identified, managed and escalated across lines of business while overseeing casework and SAR processes through to completion. Working closely with the Head of Financial Crime and key partners you'll help maintain a robust control environment and respond to evolving regulatory expectations. If you want your work to have visible impact across the bank and with regulators this is the role to explore.