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Posted 05 August, 2026

AVP, Surveillance

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
City of London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY / INTRODUCTION

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Lead the Surveillance team (transaction monitoring)

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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  • Responsible for Day-to-Day management of FABLB Surveillance Team
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  • Management of the following processes inclusive of Resource, System and Management Information:
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  • Transaction Monitoring System – Alerts to be generated to be reviewed for suspicious activity with preparation of internal suspicion reports.
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  • Customer Screening System – identifying adverse media, PEP and Sanction information where appropriate action is taken against any risk exposure.
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  • Global Markets Trade Monitoring – Trend and Pattern analysis of trade activity for suspicious behaviour with preparation of internal suspicion reports
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  • Trade Finance Screening – screening of all parties involved in Trade Finance Transactions where appropriate action is taken against any risk exposure.
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  • Sanctions Screening – Review of escalation payment screening reviews to ensure all payments released do not breach any sanctions.
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  • Support to MLRO and Compliance teams ensuring FABLB is in line with all regulatory requirements.
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  • Working alongside Compliance and Monitoring Team to ensure Quality Assurance is completed in line with internal policy and procedures.
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  • Working alongside KYC teams to ensure PEP register and Internal Watchlists are maintained.
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  • Present outstanding issues and performance to Senior level executives
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  • Drafting reports and documenting analysis in a logical manner that sufficiently supports decisions.
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  • Conducts monthly Quality Assurance on rules contained within Firco Continuity and Firco Trust to ensure they are appropriate and correctly calibrated.
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  • Working alongside Compliance and Monitoring Team to ensure Quality Assurance is completed in line with internal policy and procedures.
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  • Tracks and logs Operational Risk incidents.
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  • Perform other additional tasks as required from time to time as directed by the MLRO (UK).
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REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

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Required

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  • Financial Crime, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Experience
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  • Knowledge of relevant guidelines such as FCA Handbook, JMSLG and 4MLD
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  • Excellent Interpersonal skills
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  • Well organised team player
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  • Able to operate under their own initiative.
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Preferred / Beneficial

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  • Not specified in source.
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Skills

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  • Financial Crime, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Experience
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  • Knowledge of relevant guidelines such as FCA Handbook, JMSLG and 4MLD
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  • Excellent Interpersonal skills
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  • Well organised team player
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  • Able to operate under their own initiative.
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