Compliance Officer

GFX SECURITIES; Manama; On-site; BHD 8,900 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

GFX Securities in Bahrain invites a seasoned compliance professional to enforce regulatory standards and oversee internal compliance protocols, including assuming MLRO duties and managing AML/CFT programs under CBB regulations.

The role requires Bahraini nationality, at least five years in compliance or internal audit with compliance experience, and relevant ICA/CAMS qualifications. You will lead the firm’s AML/CFT framework and collaborate with governance teams to ensure robust controls.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in compliance or internal audit with compliance experience.
• Must be a Bahraini national.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks.
• Experience in MLRO duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforce regulatory standards and manage internal compliance protocols.
• Oversee AML/CFT programs and act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/CFT knowledge

MLRO responsibilities

Internal audit experience

Education

ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering (ICA)

Job description

About the Role:

GFX Securities is seeking a dedicated professional to enforce rigorous regulatory standards and manage all internal compliance protocols. The successful candidate will also assume the official regulatory duties of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), actively managing our Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) frameworks in strict accordance with CBB regulations.

Requirements:

• Must be a Bahraini national.
• A minimum experience of 5 years in compliance function or internal audit function with compliance experience.
• Hold a relevant academic/professional qualification which include but are not limited to:
• International Compliance Association (ICA) Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).
• Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering offered by the International Compliance Association.

Compensation:

• 800 - 1,000 BHD per month.