Investigations Senior Associate
National Bank of Iraq2 days ago
- Salary
- Not disclosed
- Job type
- Full time
- Location
- Baghdad
- Deadline
- Sep 30, 2026
National Bank of Iraq is hiring an Investigations Senior Associate in Baghdad to monitor, investigate, and report on AML/CFT suspicious activities and compliance cases. Candidates need at least 2 years of relevant experience in banking, AML, or investigations and a relevant bachelor's degree.
Responsibilities
- Review and follow up on suspicious cases escalated by the Financial Operations Monitoring Team, Liaison Officers, branch departments, and other bank units.
- Conduct assessments and investigations of suspicious cases in accordance with approved investigation procedures and methodologies.
- Maintain records of suspicious cases that do not meet the reporting threshold, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with internal requirements.
- Review and monitor customers flagged within the Siron AML system and assess associated risks and activities.
- Contribute to the preparation of quarterly reports submitted to the Head of Reporting in line with approved reporting standards.
- Escalate cases requiring regulatory reporting to the Investigations Unit Supervisor for review and further action.
- Submit investigation findings and case assessments to the Investigations Unit Supervisor for review and approval of the necessary actions.
- Conduct investigations and due diligence reviews on customers identified through Excel files received from external entities, including K2, Visa, and other regulatory authorities.
- Conduct investigations on customers referenced in official communications issued by the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Office.
- Perform investigations and reviews of customers identified in Spotfire reports generated from the bank’s customer database.
- Conduct investigations on companies identified in auction company reports across various sectors related to the foreign currency sales window.
- Carry out periodic internal and external field visits to assess the effectiveness of the AML/CFT environment and prepare related assessment reports.
- Prepare monthly reports covering the activities and achievements of the Investigations Unit and submit them to the Investigations Supervisor.
- Respond to inquiries received from branches and other bank departments regarding AML-related matters.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of AML/CFT awareness and educational materials across the bank.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Banking & Finance, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in banking, AML, compliance, investigations, or a related field.
Notes
- Location: Baghdad, Iraq
- Department: Operational Excellence & Business Solutions Integration
Skills
- AML/CFT Compliance
- Financial Investigations
- Siron AML
- Microsoft Excel
- Spotfire
- Due Diligence
Details
- Profession
- Compliance Officer
- Category
- Administration
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience
- Senior · 2+ years