Security Officer Jobs in Iraq
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<span><b>Job Summary</b> <br>
</span><p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Head of Financial Crime Compliance (FCC)</strong> to lead FCC oversight for our Iraq Branch. The role will be responsible for managing financial crime risks across <strong>AML, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, and Fraud</strong>, while ensuring strong governance, regulatory alignment, and effective implementation of Group FCC policies and standards.</p><br><br>
<p>The successful candidate will provide advisory support to senior stakeholders, oversee risk assessments, investigations, remediation actions and regulatory reporting. <br>This role requires strong knowledge of FCC frameworks, regulatory expectations, client screening, transaction monitoring, CDD, and case management</p><br><br>
<br><b>Key Responsibilities</b> <br><ul>
<li><span>Lead and oversee FCC for Iraq, ensuring appropriate controls, governance, policies, processes, and regulatory alignment are in place. </span></li>
<li><span>Provide FCC advisory support across AML, Sanctions, ABC and Fraud, including interpretation of regulatory requirements and escalation of key issues where needed. </span></li>
<li><span>Manage financial crime risk through risk assessments, surveillance, investigations oversight, case quality, remediation tracking, and reporting to senior management/regulators. </span></li>
<li><span>Act as Lead for Iraq, overseeing implementation of Group Policy, training, risk assessment, MI review, audit findings and treatment plans. </span></li>
<li><span>Support regulatory engagement, governance forums, FCC reporting, control improvements, and change/project initiatives related to FCC objectives.</span></li>
</ul><br><b>Skills and Experience</b> <br><ul>
<li>Strong analytical and investigative skills.</li>
<li>Stakeholder management and negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate, make sound decisions, manage ambiguity, give clarity, and operate with a strategic mindset.</li>
</ul><br><b>Qualifications</b> <br><ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree</li>
<li>Professional FCC certification such as ICA, CAMS or CFCS.</li>
<li>Bilingual Arabic and English capability.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of FCC risk .</li>
<li>30 years old and above (CB requirement)</li>
<li>75 hours of training completed.</li>
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<li><b>Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance,</b> with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.</li>
<li><b>Time-off</b> including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.</li>
<li><b>Flexible working</b> options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.</li>
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<li><b>Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation,</b> one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.</li>
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<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><div> <p> <strong>Introduction</strong> </p> <p>Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. </p> <p>IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.</p> <p>IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration </p> <p>This Vacancy Notice is part of IOM s competitive mobility exercise, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidates only. </p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Organizational Context and Scope</strong> </p> <p>International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a leading actor in efforts to resolve internal displacement in Iraq, supporting both government and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to overcome barriers to the attainment of Durable Solutions.</p> <p>The Transition and Recovery Division (TRD) within IOM Iraq Country Office works to remove the initial obstacles preventing the IDPs to return to Iraq s post-conflict areas and lay the foundation for longer-term recovery, economic development and reconstruction more broadly. Return and Recovery Units (RRU s) engagement includes activities related to data and research, leadership of coordination and strategy development mechanisms and field-level activities such as housing, livelihoods, basic services rehabilitation, social cohesion and other activities.</p> <p>Under the overall supervision of the Head, Transition and Recovery Division (TRD), the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Durable Solutions and Community Engagement), and in coordination with relevant units in Iraq Country Office (CO), the Programme Coordinator (Durable Solutions) will be responsible for supporting the effective implementation of RRU s activities related to durable solutions operations and inclusive community programming.</p> </div> <div> <p> <strong>Required Qualifications and Experience</strong> </p> <p> <strong>Education</strong> </p> <ul> <li> <p>Master s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Development Studies, Human Rights, International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,</p> </li> <li> <p>University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.<br> </p> </li> </ul> <p> <strong>Experience</strong> </p> <ul> <li> <p>Minimum five years of relevant international experience in Management, Community Engagement, Stabilization, Peacebuilding, Return, Recovery and Reintegration; </p> </li> <li> <p>Experience at the international level with specialized international organizations (UN agencies, international organizations, and specialized international NGOs), preferably in early recovery and stabilization, assistance to IDPs and refugees, and humanitarian assistance in the Middle East and/or North Africa; </p> </li> <li> <p>Experience working directly with displaced populations, particularly in conflict settings and in protracted displacement situations; particularly the socio-economic reintegration of returnees or other groups; and,</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience working in conflict and post conflict settings. <br> </p> </li> </ul> <p> <strong>Skills</strong> </p> <ul> <li> <p>Familiarity with programmatic issues surrounding relief to recovery transition, including good understanding of early recovery principles; </p> </li> <li> <p>Familiarity with the Iraqi context or similar contexts is an advantage; and, </p> </li> <li> <p>Familiarity with programmatic issues surrounding relief to recovery transition, including good understanding of early recovery principles. <br> </p> </li> </ul> <p> <strong>Languages</strong> </p> <p>For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).</p> <p>Working knowledge Arabic, French and/or Spanish is an advantage. </p> <p>Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.</p> <p> <strong>Required Competencies</strong> </p> <p>IOM s competency framework can be found at this link . Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.</p> <p> <strong>Values </strong>- all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Inclusion and respect for diversity</strong>: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.</li> <li> <strong>Integrity and transparency</strong>: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.</li> <li> <strong>Professionalism</strong>: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.</li> <li> <strong>Courage</strong>: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.</li> <li> <strong>Empathy</strong>: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Core Competencies</strong> behavioural indicators Level 2</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Teamwork</strong>: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.</li> <li> <strong>Delivering results</strong>: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.</li> <li><br></li></ul></div><ol><li> </li> </ol></div></section>