First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) · 11 hours ago
VP - Senior Compliance Officer
Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expFirst Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking a VP Senior Compliance Officer responsible for overseeing the Compliance Program, including Financial Crime and Sanctions frameworks. The role involves managing compliance initiatives, regulatory monitoring, and ensuring adherence to local regulations while fostering a compliance-driven culture within the branch.
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Responsibilities
Manage the comprehensive financial crime compliance framework and assist in Corporate Governance related activities
Contribute to the formulation, implementation and delivery of the Compliance strategy
Develop, maintain, execute and continuously improve the Branch’s Compliance management framework
Assist the Head of Compliance in managing the effective achievement of functional objectives
Drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of the Branch
Responsible for the maintenance and effective implementation of Compliance policies, procedures and controls
Assist the Head of Compliance in managing all aspects of the corporate-wide Financial Crime, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions programs
Prepare responses to regulatory financial crime examinations, audits, and actions taken
Provide oversight over a risk-based Financial Crime / Sanctions monitoring program
Support the MLRO in the preparation and submission of Suspicious Activity Reports
Identify and coordinate Financial Crime program-related training and conduct staff training as necessary
Keep abreast of regulatory developments in the U.S. and review changes to regulations
Coordinate, compile and ensure timely responses to all AML, CFT, ABC and Sanctions Compliance Regulatory Exams
Coordinate, manage and execute all activities related to the Compliance systems integration
Ensure that AML, CFT, ABC, Sanctions Compliance systems are working as intended
Responsible for the preparation of all functional reports to be prepared timely and accurately
Support the Branch in the Corporate Governance related activity
Deputize the Head of Compliance as and when necessary
Extend support in other 2nd line Compliance areas when required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business Administration, Banking or Finance
Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills
Proactive, with the ability to generate ideas, think creatively and develop innovative solutions
Discrete and has sense for integrity and handles highly sensitive information with absolute confidentiality
At least 7 years of banking or related finance experience
Demonstrated proficient knowledge of US regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA Patriot Act, and OFAC Sanctions programs
Preferred
Certification in compliance, such as CAMS, is highly preferred
Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
FAB, the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest financial institutions offers a an extensive range of tailor-made solutions, and products and services, to provide a customised banking experience.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.71BKey Investors
T. Rowe Price
2026-01-08Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $985.02M
Leadership Team
Dinesh Sharma
Vice President and Head of Risk
Aditya Baswan
Head of Governance - Group Strategy & Projects
Recent News
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