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NBK Wealth

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 NBK Wealth is a world-class wealth management group and part of the NBK Group - one of the Middle East's largest financial institutions. We offer holistic solutions that aim to protect and grow our client's wealth and strive towards having a positive impact and building legacies for our clients and generations to come. We follow a holistic client-centric approach to deeply understand our client&rsquo;s needs to offer the best solutions.
 
 
 
 
 
 NBK Wealth is recruiting for a Manager/Senior Manager Compliance/AML in the Compliance team based in Kuwait.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role:
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced Compliance professional to join our team. In this role, you will support the Compliance team in overseeing AML compliance, internal controls and regulatory risk across the company and its subsidiaries. You will lead initiatives to ensure adherence to laws and regulatory requirements while maintaining strong compliance standards.
 
 
 As a key contributor, you will provide clear, effective AML guidance to NBKW and its subsidiaries to safeguard against financial crime and regulatory breaches.
 
 
 Additionally, you will play a key role in system enhancements, risk assessments, data management to strengthen monitoring, reporting, and decision-making processes.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Provide timely AML/CTF advice to management and business units.
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 Oversee onboarding and EDD/KYC reviews for high‑risk and PEP clients.
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 Manage AML monitoring systems, investigate alerts, and prepare STRs.
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 Perform risk assessments and ensure controls are aligned with regulatory requirements.
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 Maintain and enhance data management processes to support accurate reporting and analytics.
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 Update AML policies, frameworks, and regulatory reporting.
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 Track and communicate regulatory updates across all jurisdictions.
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 Coordinate with regulators and auditors during inspections and reviews.
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 Conduct AML risk assessments, compliance testing, and gap remediation.
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 Deliver AML training and coach junior team members.
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 Qualifications:
 
 
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 Graduate degree in Law/Business/Accountancy/Finance, plus professional certification in Compliance/AML
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 7-10 years of experience in a compliance role in the financial services industry.
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 Strong financial services compliance /regulatory background.
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 Excellent command over both the English &amp; Arabic language, both written &amp; verbal.
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 Advanced drafting regulatory correspondences skills.
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 Competent in analytical skills and accuracy.
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 Ability to work across departments. Team player.
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 Strong work ethics and advanced planning and organizational skills.
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 High degree of initiative, motivation and attention to detail and able to act independently.
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 Preferred Skills:
 
 
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 Experience with AML monitoring systems and regulatory technology.
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 Familiarity with data analytics tools for compliance reporting.
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 Knowledge of regional and international AML regulations.
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 Only applicants who meet the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
 
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Compliance Manager

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Compliance Manager