Posted 05 August, 2026
AVP, Surveillance
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
City of London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY / INTRODUCTION
\nLead the Surveillance team (transaction monitoring)
\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Responsible for Day-to-Day management of FABLB Surveillance Team \n
- Management of the following processes inclusive of Resource, System and Management Information: \n
- Transaction Monitoring System – Alerts to be generated to be reviewed for suspicious activity with preparation of internal suspicion reports. \n
- Customer Screening System – identifying adverse media, PEP and Sanction information where appropriate action is taken against any risk exposure. \n
- Global Markets Trade Monitoring – Trend and Pattern analysis of trade activity for suspicious behaviour with preparation of internal suspicion reports \n
- Trade Finance Screening – screening of all parties involved in Trade Finance Transactions where appropriate action is taken against any risk exposure. \n
- Sanctions Screening – Review of escalation payment screening reviews to ensure all payments released do not breach any sanctions. \n
- Support to MLRO and Compliance teams ensuring FABLB is in line with all regulatory requirements. \n
- Working alongside Compliance and Monitoring Team to ensure Quality Assurance is completed in line with internal policy and procedures. \n
- Working alongside KYC teams to ensure PEP register and Internal Watchlists are maintained. \n
- Present outstanding issues and performance to Senior level executives \n
- Drafting reports and documenting analysis in a logical manner that sufficiently supports decisions. \n
- Conducts monthly Quality Assurance on rules contained within Firco Continuity and Firco Trust to ensure they are appropriate and correctly calibrated. \n
- Working alongside Compliance and Monitoring Team to ensure Quality Assurance is completed in line with internal policy and procedures. \n
- Tracks and logs Operational Risk incidents. \n
- Perform other additional tasks as required from time to time as directed by the MLRO (UK). \n
REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS
\nRequired
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- Financial Crime, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Experience \n
- Knowledge of relevant guidelines such as FCA Handbook, JMSLG and 4MLD \n
- Excellent Interpersonal skills \n
- Well organised team player \n
- Able to operate under their own initiative. \n
Preferred / Beneficial
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- Not specified in source. \n
Skills
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- Financial Crime, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Experience \n
- Knowledge of relevant guidelines such as FCA Handbook, JMSLG and 4MLD \n
- Excellent Interpersonal skills \n
- Well organised team player \n
- Able to operate under their own initiative. \n
