AML Analyst Leading Bahrain location

About the job

We are excited to announce an opportunity for the position of AML Analyst Leading Bahrain location cryptocurrency and fintech industry.

Kindly find the necessary details below:

🔹 Role: AML Analyst

🔹 Location: Bahrain

🔹 Experience: 1 to 2 Years

🔹 Employment Type: Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities:

● Review client due diligence documentation and approve the records as per the company’s AML/CFT policy & procedures.

● Assist in performing AML Compliance quality and testing, evaluate process deficiencies, analyze control measures, enhance reporting capabilities, and recommend corrective actions to the MLRO/Head of Compliance.

● Further, be up to date on the latest AML landscape to assess and identify emerging risks and recommend/drive program enhancements.

● Identify and escalate unusual activity or cases that fail to meet internal guidelines, regulations, and the AML law of the Kingdom.

● Support the Head of Compliance in implementing the board-approved compliance program, ensuring that the Company complies with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.

● Highlight to management any concerns of non-compliance or improvements that need revision.

● Conduct daily transaction monitoring and enhanced due diligence on internal alerts generated on a day-to-day basis and provide reports to MLRO/DMLRO.

● Assist the Head of Compliance and MLRO in preparing annual reports on Compliance-related matters.

● Handle any other ad-hoc assignments delegated by the Head of Compliance from time to time.

Qualifications and Requirements:

● 1 to 2 years of experience in Compliance/AML/ Risk function with a financial institution/ related field.

● Well-versed with MS Excel & associated analytical tools

● Ability to focus on details and strong work ethic.

● Professional Certifications - CAMS / ICA Advanced Certification or Diploma or equivalent certifications are preferred but not mandatory.

● Knowledge of Digital Assets is preferred.