Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

Certified Manager

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist with 5 years of experience in UAE banking, specializing in international payments, financial crime risk control, and regulatory compliance. Currently at First Abu Dhabi Bank, managing and reconciling high-value cross-border transactions, ensuring adherence to AML/CFT frameworks and UAE Central Bank regulations. Skilled in SWIFT and ISO 20022 processing, transaction screening, and operational risk mitigation. Proven ability to enhance payment controls, reduce settlement breaks, and maintain high transaction accuracy. Motivated to transition into advanced Financial Crime, AML Compliance, or Payments Risk roles.

Manage and reconcile USD 2B+ daily international transactions including inward, outward, Nostro, Vostro, and NBFI flows with high accuracy and regulatory compliance. Process and validate high-volume SWIFT MT and ISO 20022 PACS MX payments in line with AML/CFT and sanctions screening requirements. Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations, AML/KYC policies, and internal control frameworks. Conduct transaction reviews to identify anomalies and escalate compliance concerns. Perform daily cash position and liquidity monitoring, reducing settlement breaks through reconciliation analysis. Act as primary contact for NBFI clients and collaborate with Compliance, Risk, IT, and Product teams to enhance payment controls.

Senior Officer, International Banking Operations & Controls (NBFI)

Analysed MIS stats to monitor performance and drive improvements. Prepared and reviewed BRDs and system design documents for payment flows. Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance STP rates, resolve payment issues, and executed UAT/manual testing on MT messages and ISO 20022 CBPR+ flows. Coordinated with Product, Operations, IT, and PM teams for seamless testing and integration.