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Apex Group

<div>The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world&rsquo;s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.
Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.
That&rsquo;s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply &lsquo;empower&rsquo; you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.
Take the lead and we&rsquo;ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.
For our business, for clients, and for you<ul><li>
Department: Compliance
</li><li>Location: Manama, Bahrain
</li><li>Controlled Function: DMLRO (as per CBB Rulebook)
</li><li>Reporting Line: Head of Compliance &amp; MLRO, Bahrain</li></ul>
Role Purpose
The DMLRO is the approved controlled function responsible for ensuring the Company&rsquo;s compliance with all applicable AML/CFT and Sanctions requirements under the CBB Rulebook. The role includes acting as the primary contact with the Anti-Financial Crime Directorate (&lsquo;&rsquo;AFCD&rsquo;&rsquo;) at the CBB and Financial Intelligence Directorate (&lsquo;&rsquo;FID&rsquo;&rsquo;) at the Ministry of Interior and ensuring effective identification, monitoring, and reporting of financial crime risks.
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Act as the Company&rsquo;s DMLRO as required under the CBB Rulebook</li><li>
Assist MLRO in discharge of duties</li><li>
Act as MLRO in absence with full delegated authority</li><li>
Ensure timely submission of Suspicious Transaction Reports (&lsquo;&rsquo;STRs&rsquo;&rsquo;)</li><li>
Maintain appropriate records of internal reports and decisions</li><li>
Report directly to the Board/Senior Management on AML matters when needed</li><li>
Ensure independence and unrestricted access to information</li><li>
Ensure timely submission of regulatory returns and reporting</li><li>
Assisting on the regulatory Compliance activities and obligations</li><li>
Implement and maintain AML/CFT policies, procedures, and controls aligned with CBB requirements and any other relevant authority.</li><li>
Conduct Annual Compliance Testing</li><li>
Oversee customer due diligence (CDD/EDD) for clients, funds, investors, and related parties</li><li>
Oversee ongoing monitoring, periodic KYC review, and trigger events</li><li>
Oversee sanctions screening and PEP identification, including SOW/SOF requirements</li><li>
Approve reliance on third parties and ensure adequate oversight controls</li><li>
Monitor AML risks arising from outsourcing and delegated arrangements</li><li>
Liaise with regulators, auditors, and relevant stakeholders</li><li>
Ensure timely closure of audit and regulatory findings</li><li>
Deliver AML/CFT training and awareness</li><li>
Assisting the Data Protection Officer with related reporting and obligations</li><li>
Sign-off on High Risk/PEPs</li><li>
Preparing responses to routine, ad-hoc, and urgent information requests from the regulator or relevant stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner</li><li>
Keeping up-to-date with all relevant laws and regulations and communicating regulatory changes and developments to senior management and staff</li></ul>
Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in relevant field</li><li>
Professional certification (CAMS/ICA) preferred</li><li>
AML/CFT experience in financial services</li></ul>
Competencies<ul><li>
Strong regulatory judgment and independence</li><li>
Attention to detail</li><li>
Ability to work under pressure</li><li>
Stakeholder management</li><li>
Strong communication skills</li><li>
Ability to ensure compliance while supporting business needs</li><li>
Solutions driven critical thinking, with the ability to adapt to change.</li><li>
Strong English/Arabic Language</li></ul>
What you will get in return:<ul><li>
A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory</li><li>
Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on the business</li><li>
Exposure to all aspects of the business</li></ul>
Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.</div>

Deputy MLRO

AXG (Solowin Holdings)

<div>
 
 
 Job Overview
 
 
 
 
 AX Coin (a member of AXG) is the first and only licensed stablecoin issuer under the regulation of the Central Bank of Bahrain.
 
 We are seeking a Bahrain-based Compliance Assistant to support the compliance function in maintaining strong regulatory standards, operational discipline, and day-to-day compliance execution for our digital asset, wallet, stablecoin, and financial services activities.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a hands-on support role suitable for a fresh graduate or early-career candidate who is eager to learn, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced fintech environment. The role will support the compliance function Director in regulatory coordination, compliance documentation, AML/CFT support, internal trackers, product readiness reviews, and day-to-day compliance activities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 1.Assist in maintaining compliance trackers, regulatory action logs, policy registers, and supporting documentation.
 
 
 2.Support the compliance Director in monitoring regulatory requirements, internal deadlines, and compliance deliverables.
 
 
 3.Assist with documentation and evidence gathering for product launches, wallet deployments, stablecoin-related activities, and other digital financial services initiatives.
 
 
 4.Support day-to-day AML/CFT and compliance activities, including KYC documentation, onboarding support, due diligence records, and compliance checks.
 
 
 5.Help prepare internal compliance reports, meeting notes, regulatory summaries, and management updates.
 
 
 6.Coordinate with internal teams such as product, operations, technology, legal, and finance to collect compliance-related information and maintain accurate records.
 
 
 7.Assist in reviewing policies, procedures, manuals, and internal control documents under the guidance of the Compliance Director/MLRO.
 
 
 8.Support go-live readiness activities by maintaining checklists, tracking pending items, and ensuring documentation is complete.
 
 
 9.Assist with regulatory research relating to the CBB Rulebook, AML/CFT requirements, corporate governance, digital assets, wallets, and payment-related activities.
 
 
 10.Maintain organized records for audits, regulatory inspections, internal reviews, and compliance testing.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Requirements
 
 
 
 1.Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Accounting, or a related field.
 
 
 2.Fresh graduate or 0-1 year of internship or entry-level experience in compliance, financial services, legal research, risk, audit, or fintech.
 
 
 3.Strong interest in financial regulation, AML/CFT, fintech, digital assets, stablecoins, wallets, or blockchain.
 
 
 4.Basic understanding of AML/CFT principles, KYC, due diligence, corporate governance, or regulatory compliance.
 
 
 5.Familiarity with the CBB Rulebook or Bahrain AML Law is an advantage, but not mandatory.
 
 
 6.Awareness of digital wallets, blockchain, stablecoins, or crypto-assets is an advantage.
 
 
 7.Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and ability to follow up on tasks until completion.
 
 
 8.Good written and verbal English skills. Arabic language skills are a strong advantage.
 
 
 9.Proactive, willing to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with exposure to senior stakeholders.
 
 
 10.Must have legal authorization to work in Bahrain.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
 1.Internship or academic exposure to compliance, AML/CFT, fintech, crypto-assets, blockchain, or financial regulation.
 
 
 2.Basic certifications or training in AML/CFT, compliance, blockchain, or digital assets.
 
 
 3.Familiarity with tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs, or similar blockchain analytics platforms.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Fit
 
 
 
 This role is best suited for someone who is early in their career, eager to learn, highly organized, and willing to support the building of a strong compliance function from the ground up. The candidate does not need to be an expert, but must show ownership, discipline, curiosity, and the ability to execute tasks accurately.
 
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Compliance Assistant

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