mlro

Stake Properties

We are looking for a Deputy MLRO who will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the effectiveness of the company s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) policies and procedures. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities, quality control expertise, and proven team leadership skills. Why Join Our Compliance Team: <ul> <li>Opportunity to shape AML/CTF frameworks within a fast-growing, innovative property crowdfunder</li> <li>Collaborative and supportive team culture</li> <li>Competitive compensation and benefits package</li> <li>Direct impact on compliance strategy and regulatory engagement</li> </ul> What you ll do: <ul> <li>Support MLRO for all AML/CTF issues and any reporting obligations to the DFSA.</li> <li>Oversee and enhance the firm s AML/CTF policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure regulatory compliance.</li> <li>Lead the AML monitoring program, including transaction monitoring, suspicious activity identification, and escalation.</li> <li>Conduct in-depth data analytics to identify patterns, trends, and potential financial crime risks.</li> <li>Implement quality control measures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across AML processes.</li> <li>Lead, mentor, and manage a small compliance/AML team, ensuring professional development and high performance.</li> <li>Deliver training programs for staff on AML/CTF regulations and internal compliance standards.</li> <li>Conduct periodic risk assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of AML controls and provide actionable recommendations.</li> <li>Support MLRO in submitting regulatory reports, including Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and regular compliance reports.</li> <li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of DFSA regulations, industry best practices, and emerging financial crime risks.</li> </ul> What we re looking for: <ul> <li>Proven experience as a Deputy MLRO, MLRO, or senior compliance professional (ideally with a DFSA firm)</li> <li>Proven Team Leader experience</li> <li>Strong analytical skills, with experience in data-driven risk assessments and reporting.</li> <li>Experience in quality control, compliance testing, and process improvement.</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to manage, mentor, and develop a team.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, DFSA guidelines, and financial crime risk frameworks.</li> <li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with regulators.</li> <li>Professional certifications (ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent) preferred.</li> <li>Arabic speaking is preferred though not essential</li> </ul> Key Competencies: <ul> <li>Analytical and detail-oriented</li> <li>Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities</li> <li>Integrity and ethical judgment</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li> <li>Proactive and results-driven</li> </ul>

Deputy MLRO

Bank of America

<div>Job Description:
Job Title: Deputy MLRO for Turkey 
Corporate Title: AVP 
Location: Istanbul
Company Overview: 
 
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. 
 
One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We&rsquo;re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. 
 
Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. 
 
Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!
Role Description: 
 
The Deputy MLRO for Turkey, under supervision, is responsible for implementing both the global Financial Crimes Policy and any local requirements. The incumbent will partner with the MLRO to support regulatory exams and internal &amp; external audits, as well as work with front line business, operations and other financial crimes teams across the region. The incumbent will advise business units and control function partners on financial crimes risks associated with clients, products and services. The Deputy MLRO will work on a dynamic team with opportunities to engage with partners locally, in region, and globally.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Acts as the registered Deputy MLRO for the Bank of America Yatirim Bank A.S. and fulfils the tasks set by Turkish financial crimes related Laws, Regulations, Rules, Guidelines of all relevant regulatory bodies in country</li><li>
Supports local business and Global Financial Crimes (GFC) teams on various KYC/CDD/EDD inquiries and topics related with all areas fall under financial crimes including fraud</li><li>
Supports to MLRO in performing GFC related activities, including but not limited to:<ul><li>
Carrying out manual transaction monitoring, investigations and provides support ensuring the control environment is effective</li><li>
Carrying out GFC related risk assessments, surveys, new product and business initiative reviews as maybe necessary</li><li>
Identifying regulatory training needs and provides subject matter expertise to support the development of training curriculum</li><li>
Monitoring the changes in regulations applicable to global financial crime, including advising business on those changes</li><li>
Participating in the development and maintenance of the global financial crimes coverage plan which defines the scope and risk-based focus of the second line&rsquo;s risk management activities and/or oversees execution of monitoring, testing, and risk assessments</li><li>
Ensuring metrics are designed to measure key risks and control performance, monitors and reports on metric performance and breach remediation</li></ul></li></ul>
What we are looking for:<ul><li> 
Turkish Citizen</li><li>
At least 5 years of anti-money laundering and financial crime experience in a similar or related role in a financial institution, or with a regulatory or government authority</li></ul><ul><li>
Passing MASAK licensing exam</li><li>
Native Turkish speaker and fluent in English, engaging across various levels of stakeholders</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field is required</li><li>
Solid understanding of Turkish regulatory requirements</li><li>
Sound risk management skills and an ability to apply discernment, and to escalate concerns when necessary</li><li>
Excellent stakeholder communication skills</li><li>
Ability to self-identify priorities, deliver to deadlines</li><li>
Great teammate, willing to interact and discuss issues in a team environment, and take pride in your work</li><li>
Able to deliver a flexible and solutions-driven perspective, to solve problems and to seek answers to complex issues</li><li>
The ability to synthesize laws, rules and regulations into practice</li></ul>
Bank of America:
Good conduct and sound judgment is crucial to our long term success. It&rsquo;s important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.
We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio-economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.
We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.</div>

Deputy MLRO for Turkey

Thndr

<div>
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 As the Compliance Officer &amp; MLRO (COMLRO), you will play a critical role in ensuring Thndr adheres to all regulatory and financial crime compliance requirements. You will be the primary point of contact with regulators and will work closely with the Board and SEO to manage regulatory risk. This role requires a proactive leader with deep expertise in compliance, financial crime prevention, and regulatory frameworks in the UAE.
 
 
 If you have a strong background in compliance within a regulated industry, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience working with FSRA or DFSA, this role is for you.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
 
 Compliance Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
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 Implement a risk-based compliance program.
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 Conduct trade surveillance and transaction monitoring.
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 Provide regulatory guidance to staff, the SEO, and the Board.
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 Prepare and present compliance reports for the Board.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 MLRO Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Maintain Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures.
 </li>
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 Oversee Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes.
 </li>
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 Identify, analyze, and report suspicious transactions.
 </li>
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 Provide AML training and advisory support.
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as the primary contact for filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Need
 
 
 
 Must-Have Skills &amp; Traits:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Established rapport with FSRA or DFSA (experience is a must).
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks.
 </li>
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 4-6 years of experience in compliance within a regulated industry.
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 <li>
 FSRA or DFSA-approved person (preferred).
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 Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or a related field.
 
 
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 </ul>
 Nice-to-Have Skills &amp; Traits:
 
 
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 Experience with a Category 3A licensed firm.
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 Knowledge of ADGM Data Protection laws.
 </li>
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 Familiarity with SQL for compliance data analysis.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Who Are We?
 
 
 
 Thndr was founded with the dream to democratize access to investing through smart tech and human design, which is just a fancy way of saying giving anyone with a smartphone easy access to preserve and grow their wealth. At the same time, we&rsquo;re promoting local investment products to propel the economies that we serve
 
 
 History has shown that investing is the single greatest way to build long term wealth - but before Thndr, only a very small percentage of people had access to investing due to:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 High barriers to entry - In the form of minimum account balances, brick and mortar onboarding and low financial literacy.
 </li>
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 Irrelevant experience - Catered towards traders and financial experts, therefore alienating the majority of the population.
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 Fragmented offering - Investment products are not gathered in a single outlet.
 
 
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 On our short journey we&rsquo;ve validated that there is a need for our solution, as illustrated by these key figures:
 
 
 <ul>
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 3 million app downloads
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 $8.8bn in annualized traded value
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 #1 platform in terms of traded value
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 84% of our users are investing for the first time
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 65% of our users come from outside of capital cities and have previously had limited access to financial institutions
 
 
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</div>

Compliance Officer & MLRO (COMLRO)

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">About the Role</h1>
As the Compliance Officer &amp; MLRO (COMLRO), you will play a critical role in ensuring Thndr adheres to all regulatory and financial crime compliance requirements. You will be the primary point of contact with regulators and will work closely with the Board and SEO to manage regulatory risk. This role requires a proactive leader with deep expertise in compliance, financial crime prevention, and regulatory frameworks in the UAE.
If you have a strong background in compliance within a regulated industry, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience working with FSRA or DFSA, this role is for you.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You&rsquo;ll Do</h1>
Compliance Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures.</li><li>Implement a risk-based compliance program.</li><li>Conduct trade surveillance and transaction monitoring.</li><li>Provide regulatory guidance to staff, the SEO, and the Board.</li><li>Prepare and present compliance reports for the Board.</li></ul> 
MLRO Responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintain Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures.</li><li>Oversee Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes.</li><li>Identify, analyze, and report suspicious transactions.</li><li>Provide AML training and advisory support.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You&rsquo;ll Need</h1>
Must-Have Skills &amp; Traits:<ul><li>Established rapport with FSRA or DFSA (experience is a must).</li><li>Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks.</li><li>4-6 years of experience in compliance within a regulated industry.</li><li>FSRA or DFSA-approved person (preferred).</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or a related field.</li></ul>
Nice-to-Have Skills &amp; Traits:<ul><li>Experience with a Category 3A licensed firm.</li><li>Knowledge of ADGM Data Protection laws.</li><li>Familiarity with SQL for compliance data analysis.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Who Are We?</h1>
Thndr was founded with the dream to democratize access to investing through smart tech and human design, which is just a fancy way of saying giving anyone with a smartphone easy access to preserve and grow their wealth. At the same time, we&rsquo;re promoting local investment products to propel the economies that we serve
History has shown that investing is the single greatest way to build long term wealth - but before Thndr, only a very small percentage of people had access to investing due to:<ul><li>
High barriers to entry - In the form of minimum account balances, brick and mortar onboarding and low financial literacy.</li><li>
Irrelevant experience - Catered towards traders and financial experts, therefore alienating the majority of the population.</li><li>
Fragmented offering - Investment products are not gathered in a single outlet.</li></ul>
On our short journey we&rsquo;ve validated that there is a need for our solution, as illustrated by these key figures:<ul><li>
3 million app downloads</li><li>
$8.8bn in annualized traded value</li><li>
#1 platform in terms of traded value</li><li>
84% of our users are investing for the first time</li><li>
65% of our users come from outside of capital cities and have previously had limited access to financial institutions</li></ul>
Building on our success with Thndr, we are continuing to change culture and break down barriers by launching Rumble, the first-of-its-kind subscription-based investment recommendations platform.
Rumble was born with the vision to empower everyday individuals to build wealth confidently and intelligently through access to timely and in-depth advice from the industry&rsquo;s top experts.
You can consider Rumble your new financial advisor. Going beyond traditional investment advice, offering long- and short-term investment recommendations and financial content through engaging articles and videos that can guide users on their financial journey and maximize their returns.
We&rsquo;re proud of how far we&rsquo;ve come and the size of our impact in just a few years - but we&rsquo;re just getting started and are excited for what&rsquo;s to come.
It&rsquo;ll take a lot of passion, bold risks, and hard work to fulfill our mission of democratizing investing in MENA and giving everyone an equal opportunity to generate and grow their wealth.
At Thndr, we&rsquo;re looking for people invigorated by our mission, not just those who simply check off all the boxes. We&rsquo;re looking for people who are hungry to become agents of change and who understand the huge responsibility associated with dealing with people&rsquo;s money.</div>

Bitunix

About the job MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) Job Overview The AML/MLRO will be responsible for building and overseeing the companys AML framework, ensuring compliance with UAE and international standards. The candidate will manage regulatory interactions, oversee licensing, and lead AML/CTF processes across the organization. Experience Level: 3-7 years in AML compliance (preferably within cryptocurrency or financial services). Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain a co About the job MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) Job Overview The AML/MLRO will be responsible for building and overseeing the companys AML framework, ensuring compliance with UAE and international standards. The candidate will manage regulatory interactions, oversee licensing, and lead AML/CTF processes across the organization. Experience Level: 3-7 years in AML compliance (preferably within cryptocurrency or financial services). Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive AML/CTF compliance program aligned with UAE and global regulations (FATF, etc.). Conduct risk assessments, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD). Monitor transactions and identify/report suspicious activity to the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Act as the primary point of contact with regulators and authorities for AML matters. Lead setup and management of AML processes, systems, and controls. Oversee licensing and regulatory compliance with Dubais VARA and other relevant authorities. Conduct staff training and awareness programs on AML/CTF regulations. Coordinate internal/external audits and maintain compliance records. Continuously update AML policies and procedures to address emerging risks. Job Requirements Bachelors degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 37 years of AML compliance experience (cryptocurrency, fintech, or financial services preferred). Proven experience establishing AML programs. Strong knowledge of UAE AML regulations and FATF standards. Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, VARA-approved AML certifications) highly preferred. In-depth knowledge of AML tools and transaction monitoring systems. Familiarity with blockchain and cryptocurrency operations. Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills. Preferred Attributes Ability to liaise confidently with regulators and auditors. Experience conducting risk assessments and developing compliance frameworks from scratch. Proactive, independent, and able to manage compliance initiatives. Location: Dubai, UAE

MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer)

capital.com

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team. As Head of Compliance &amp; MLRO for Capital.com's UAE Stored Value Facility (SVF) entity , you will be the regulator-approved CCO/MLRO who owns the entire compliance a We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team. As Head of Compliance &amp; MLRO for Capital.com's UAE Stored Value Facility (SVF) entity , you will be the regulator-approved CCO/MLRO who owns the entire compliance and financial-crime agenda. Your mandate is to design and embed a best-in-class, tech-enabled framework that safeguards customer funds, keeps Capital.com ahead of CBUAE expectations, and enables innovative products (digital wallets, prepaid cards, P2P payments, and cross-border remittances), while fostering a culture of integrity across the firm. Responsibilities Regulatory ownership &amp; external liaison: Act as the named CCO and MLRO with the CBUAE (independent of revenue functions) leading licence applications, onsite inspections, supervisory meetings, and on-time submission of all regulatory returns (AML, prudential, statistical, safeguarding). Approve marketing and financial promotions before release to ensure AML, conduct-risk, and consumer-protection compliance. Compliance &amp; governance framework: Design, implement, and continuously improve the compliance architecture covering SVF, AML/CFT, RPSCS overlaps, consumer protection, outsourcing, data-privacy, and cybersecurity. Chair (or co-chair) the Risk &amp; Compliance Committee, maintain up-to-date registers, calendars, and policies, and deliver clear MI to the board. Customer-fund safeguarding &amp; operational controls: Establish and monitor segregation/escrow arrangements in line with CBUAE safeguarding rules, conduct periodic Risk &amp; Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and system gap analyses, and drive remediation through to closure. AML/CFT &amp; financial-crime programme: Oversee the full SAR/STR lifecycle, sanctions/PEP screening, transaction-monitoring rules, and fraud-detection controls, calibrating RegTech tools (e.g., ComplyAdvantage, Actimize). Own the Business-Wide Risk Assessment (BWRA) and ensure ongoing CDD/EDD with periodic customer-risk re-ratings. Serve as the primary FIU and law-enforcement contact. Tech-enabled compliance &amp; product advisory: Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data to embed controls in onboarding flows, payment rails, and new features (e.g., multicurrency wallets, joint accounts). Vet vendor integrations, APIs, and outsourcing arrangements for regulatory, data-privacy, and cybersecurity compliance. Incident &amp; complaint management: Investigate client complaints or operational incidents with potential regulatory, AML, or reputational impact; lead root-cause analysis; and report outcomes to the board and regulator as required. Training, culture &amp; stakeholder influence: Deliver mandatory AML/compliance training to all UAE staff, maintain training logs, and promote a culture of transparency and ethical conduct. Influence senior leadership to put compliance first in strategic decisions. Regulatory-change surveillance: Track CBUAE circulars, UAE federal legislation, and FATF updates; conduct impact assessments; and execute timely policy and control updates to keep Capital.com ahead of regulatory evolution. Requirements Academic: Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Business, Economics, or a closely related field; postgraduate qualifications (MBA, LLM, MSc) are a plus. Professional certifications: Recognised credentials such as CAMS, ICA Diploma, CFE, ACFCS or equivalent, demonstrating formal expertise in AML/CFT and compliance. Compliance leadership experience: 8-12 years in compliance, AML/CFT, or regulatory affairs, ideally in fintech, payments, or e-money, with prior designation as CCO, MLRO, or Compliance Officer at a UAE-regulated institution (CBUAE, DFSA, or ADGM). Regulatory &amp; technical mastery: Deep, current knowledge of CBUAE SVF &amp; RPSCS regulations, UAE AML/CFT Rulebook, FATF recommendations, FIU protocols, and standards on consumer protection, data privacy, outsourcing, and safeguarding/escrow of customer funds. End-to-end programme design: Demonstrated success building or overhauling full-scope compliance frameworks, covering licence applications, BWRA, RCSA, transaction monitoring, SAR/STR processes, and ongoing CDD/EDD, through to positive regulatory inspections. Board &amp; audit engagement: Proven ability to brief boards, chair Risk &amp; Compliance Committees, and manage independent AML/compliance audits, translating technical findings into actionable business decisions. RegTech fluency: Hands-on familiarity with leading onboarding, screening, and transaction-monitoring platforms (e.g., ComplyAdvantage, Actimize, eKYC solutions) and a track record of embedding controls into digital product flows and APIs. Communication &amp; influence: Exceptional written and verbal skills for policy drafting, regulator correspondence, and cross-functional training; adept at steering product and engineering teams toward compliant solutions. Language &amp; location: Business-level English proficiency (CEFR B2 or higher); Arabic an advantage. Must be physically based in the UAE and readily available to engage with the CBUAE and other authorities. Regulatory eligibility: Eligible to serve as the named CCO/MLRO, subject to CBUAE approval, with an unimpeachable ethical track record and commitment to fostering a culture of transparency. Preferred Qualifications Regional breadth: Direct experience liaising with multiple UAE regulators (e.g., SCA, DFSA, ADGM) or comparable jurisdictions. Entrepreneurial mindset: Demonstrated passion for building compliant fintech products from the ground up.&nbsp;

Head of Compliance / MLRO (SVF)

Bank ABC

<div>
 
 Bank ABC seeks to recruit a Bahrain Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in the Group Compliance Department based in our Head Office, in Bahrain.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Bahrain MLRO is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of all aspects of ABC Group&rsquo;s AML/CTF Policies, Standards as well as the Sanctions and Financial Crime Program in Bahrain in order to manage compliance and regulatory risk.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities of the role:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Reporting to the Group Head of Financial Crime Compliance, the job holder will:
 
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 Understand the Bahrain regulatory environment and identify all applicable regulations
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 Act as ABC Bahrain&rsquo;s main point of contact and reporting officer with respect to financial crime compliance and respond promptly to any reasonable request made by the Central Bank of Bahrain or other Bahrain law enforcement.
 </li>
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 Support the Group Head of Financial Crime Officer (GHFCC) in implementing and executing the ABC Group's Financial Crime compliance policies and standards on an ongoing basis.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish and maintain ABC Bahrain&rsquo;s AML/CFT policies and procedures
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor the day-to-day operation and regulatory developments and report any new or proposed regulation or legislation that may impact ABC Bahrain to the GHFCC
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure ABC Bahrain complies with the AML Law and any other applicable AML/CFT legislation and regulations as well as the Group&rsquo;s internal AML/CFT policies and standards.
 </li>
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 Support and facilitate effective functioning of the Bahrain Compliance and Financial Crime Committee (CFCC).
 </li>
 <li>
 Support Senior Management and the Board in discharging their FCC responsibilities through review of MLRO related MI and outputs in line with Group policy and standards.
 </li>
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 Proactively engage with other departments/functions to comply with the Bank FCC policy and standards.
 </li>
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 Support the testing and implementation of new reports and financial crime related systems for ABC Bahrain, including supporting the GHFCC in ownership of systems and procedures governing their use
 </li>
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 Provide financial crime compliance advice, guidance and direction to departments in Bahrain.
 </li>
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 Provide guidance and advice, and where required, approve any changes to operating procedures. This includes providing input into the development of new procedures resulting from new product developments and initiatives.
 </li>
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 Lead and drive implementation of FC policies and standards particularly in relation to transaction monitoring, transaction screening, suspicious activity reporting, CDD and C-RAM in ABC Bahrain.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and assess the compliance risks applicable to the Bahrain Unit and produce annual reports on the effectiveness of the licensee&rsquo;s AML / CFT controls, for consideration by senior management.
 </li>
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 Report to management on financial crime issues requiring attention including internal control and/or system weaknesses, updates to financial crime policies and procedures, and oversight of financial crime for Bahrain.
 </li>
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 Coordinate the annual external audit review of Bahrain Compliance (''Agreed Upon Procedures") in conjunction with the Bank&rsquo;s external auditors, including review of findings and ensuring corrective action.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support, review and action any regulatory inspections, audits or local testing reviews specific to financial crime compliance including ensuring corrective actions are taken.
 </li>
 <li>
 Self-identify control gaps through formal GRC Issues in areas under responsibility
 </li>
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 Ensure closure of outstanding self-identified and audit issues within the stipulated target date.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review, advise on, action "unusual/suspicious" transactions and alerts generated from financial crime systems or manual reports, and ensure appropriate action including exiting, maintaining or enhanced monitoring of relationships
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as ABC Bahrain&rsquo;s main point of contact in respect of handling internal suspicious transaction reports from the licensee&rsquo;s staff and as the main contact for the Financial Intelligence Directorate, the CBB and other concerned bodies regarding AML/CFT.
 </li>
 <li>
 Make external suspicious transactions reports to the Financial Intelligence Directorate and the Compliance Directorate.
 </li>
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 Lead, drive and develop the MLRO team in Bahrain by ensuring they understand and fulfil their job roles and responsibilities and are appropriately skilled.
 </li>
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 Establish and maintain adequate arrangements for staff awareness and training on AML/CFT matters (whether internal or external)
 </li>
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 Provide training sessions to staff related to targeted FC trends and systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide mentoring to compliance officers in order to ensure a consistent quality of work within the team
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage Correspondent Bank and Swift KYC Registry requests and updates.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage high-risk CDD/KYC on-boarding and periodic review escalations
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform Quality Assurance testing and oversight of 1st line of defense.
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform User Acceptance Test (UAT) and the roll-out of FC Systems and provide input on business requirements, validation exercise etc.
 </li>
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 Ensure timely reporting of regulatory reports (e.g CBB Exposures, etc)
 </li>
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 Manage Bahrain&rsquo;s Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Areas of Knowledge, Qualification and Experience
 
 
 
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 9+ years&rsquo; experience in a financial institution with experience in compliance or related risk management disciplines. With a minimum of 3 years in MLRO/DMLRO related role.
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 University graduate &amp; ACAMS/ICA or equivalent
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 Exemplary integrity, ethics, independence and resilience.
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 Strong analytical skills
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 Clear written and spoken communications
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 Strong background and understanding of key and applicable FC laws and regulations as well as risks and controls.
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 Strong coordination and follow-up skills
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 Excellent interpersonal skills for handling diverse situations
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 Planning and project management skills
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 Strong time management skills
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 Able to work in a dynamic environment while managing change
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 Self-motivated and able to be accountable for completing tasks
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

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