Job Purpose:

Compliance Systems Governance and Model Validation Unit

The unit is responsible for managing the Group Compliance system monitoring and
validation programme (as the second line of defence) to provide assurance that
the Group is operating in line with regulatory requirements and internal
compliance policies and procedures. This entails planning, development and
implementation of a risk-based Group Compliance system Validation plan, working
with other Compliance units to undertake reviews and issuing reports that
provide assurance as well as highlighting deficiencies so that they can be
corrected. The function also aids in the development of compliance reports to
support the EXCO, Compliance Operating Committee, GCC and MRMC.

The Sanctions Model Validation Specialist will be responsible for validating and
ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and performance of sanctions screening
models. This role involves rigorous testing, analysis, and documentation to
ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.

Key Accountabilities:





Job Specific Accountabilities

Policies, Systems, Process & Procedures

* Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating
procedures, and instructions so that the work is carried out in a controlled
and consistent manner.

Key Responsibilities:

* Conduct comprehensive validation of sanctions screening models, including
data integrity, model performance, and output accuracy.

* Develop and implement validation methodologies and frameworks in line with
industry best practices and regulatory guidelines.

* Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess model risk and
performance.

* Collaborate with model developers, compliance teams, and other stakeholders
to address validation findings and improve model robustness.

* Prepare detailed validation reports and documentation for internal and
regulatory review.

* Stay updated with the latest regulatory requirements, industry trend

📌 AVP, Compliance System Governance (India)
🏢 First Abu Dhabi Bank
📍 India