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 Job Title
 
 : Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
 
 
 
 Location
 
 : Manama, Bahrain
 
 
 
 Employment Type
 
 : Full-time
 
 
 
 About Wello:
 
 
 
 Wello is a Web3-enabled fintech company on a mission to redefine global payments and
 
 
 remittances. By combining self-custody wallets, compliant fiat ramps, and stablecoin-based
 
 
 infrastructure, we&rsquo;re building a faster, cheaper, and more inclusive way to move money
 
 
 across borders. As we expand into the Middle East, our Bahrain entity will serve as a
 
 
 strategic hub for regional operations and regulatory licensing.
 
 
 
 Position Overview:
 
 
 
 We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
 
 
 for Wello Bahrain. The MLRO will be instrumental in ensuring the company&rsquo;s adherence to
 
 
 Bahrain&rsquo;s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulatory
 
 
 obligations as prescribed by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB). The successful candidate
 
 
 must possess strong knowledge of local AML/CTF frameworks and have a proven track
 
 
 record of implementing and managing compliance programs within the financial services
 
 
 sector.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 ● Develop, implement, and maintain a robust AML/CTF compliance framework in line with Bahrain&rsquo;s CBB Rulebook, including regular risk assessments and control enhancements.
 
 
 ● Serve as the designated reporting officer for suspicious transaction reports (STRs) and ensure timely and accurate filing with the Financial Intelligence Directorate (FID)of Bahrain.
 
 
 ● Lead internal AML/CTF investigations and oversee the resolution and documentation of any identified compliance issues.
 
 
 ● Provide AML/CTF training to relevant staff and ensure ongoing education in line with the latest regulatory updates and typologies.
 
 
 ● Monitor transactions, customer activity, and account behavior to identify potential risks and ensure effective application of the risk-based approach.
 
 
 ● Conduct internal audits and compliance reviews to assess the effectiveness of AML controls and identify improvement opportunities.
 
 
 ● Maintain professional relationships and communications with the Central Bank of Bahrain and other competent authorities regarding AML/CTF compliance.
 
 
 ● Assist with customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and onboarding reviews to ensure regulatory alignment.
 
 Qualifications and Skills:
 
 
 
 ● Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. CAMS or equivalent certification preferred.
 
 
 ● Minimum 2 years of experience in an AML/CTF compliance role, ideally in Bahrain or within the GCC region.
 
 
 ● Strong understanding of Bahrain&rsquo;s AML/CTF laws, CBB Rulebook Volume 6 (Capital Markets) and Volume 5 (Specialized Licensees), and FATF recommendations.
 
 
 ● Demonstrated ability to lead risk assessments and investigations with a high degree of diligence and confidentiality.
 
 
 ● Knowledge and experiences of cross-border payments and remittance business is a big plus.
 
 
 ● Exceptional communication, training, and stakeholder engagement skills.
 
 
 ● Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.
 
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Anti-Money Laundering Officer

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Anti-Money Laundering Officer