Head of Financial Crime Compliance – Iraq

About the role

Standard Chartered is seeking an experienced Head of Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) to lead FCC oversight for its Iraq branch. The role will manage financial crime risks across AML, sanctions, anti‑bribery & corruption and fraud, ensuring robust governance and regulatory alignment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead FCC function for Iraq, establishing controls, policies, processes and regulatory alignment.
• Provide advisory support on AML, sanctions, ABC and fraud to senior stakeholders.
• Oversee risk assessments, surveillance, investigations, case quality, remediation tracking and reporting.
• Implement Group FCC policies, deliver training, review risk assessments and manage audit findings.
• Engage with regulators, contribute to governance forums and support FCC‑related change projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Professional FCC certification (e.g., ICA, CAMS, CFCS).
• Bilingual Arabic and English.
• Minimum age 30 (per local requirement) and completion of 75 hours of training.

Required skills

• Client screening.
• Transaction monitoring.
• Customer due diligence (CDD).
• Case management.
• Risk assessment methodology.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape compliance strategy for a major international bank.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture focused on integrity and innovation.