Compliance Officer

4 days ago

Manama, Manama, Bahrain byteSpark Full time 60,000 - 120,000 per year

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Compliance Officer & MLRO to join our Back Office team in Manama, Bahrain.

ICAP Middleast is a world-leading intermediary in the wholesale financial, energy, and commodities markets. We facilitate and execute trades on behalf of the world's preeminent financial institutions, ensuring efficient and liquid markets.

This dual-responsibility role is critical for upholding our firm's integrity and ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust compliance and AML/CFT framework in line with the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) rulebook. You will act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, manage all CBB reporting, and provide expert guidance to senior management and the Board. This position requires a professional with proven independence, a thorough understanding of the financial industry, and the ability to manage all compliance, AML, and customer complaint functions effectively. Your expertise will be key in identifying potential risks, conducting investigations, and fostering a strong culture of compliance throughout the organization.

Requirements

1. Must have current or prior approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB).

2. A minimum of 5 years of dedicated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) experience.

3. A minimum of 5 years of dedicated compliance experience within a financial institution.

4. Demonstrable experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance policies and procedures.

5. Thorough understanding of the Bahraini regulatory framework, particularly the CBB rulebook.

6. In-depth knowledge of investment structures, financial instruments, and firm operations.

7. Proven ability to demonstrate independence from other business-line functions.

8. Experience acting as a primary point of contact with regulators and managing regulatory reporting.

Desirable

1. ACAMS certification or equivalent MLRO qualification.

2. Diploma in International Compliance from the International Compliance Association (ICA).

3. Completion of a recognized AML training course of 35 hours or more.

4. Experience with cross-jurisdictional service requirements.

  • 5. Experience serving as a designated Customer Complaints Officer.

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