Deputy MLRO

TravelCenters of America; Manama; On-site; BHD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch) in Manama, Bahrain seeks a DMLRO to lead AML/CFT compliance under the CBB Rulebook. You will serve as primary contact with AFCD and FID, oversee STR submissions, CDD/EDD, and training, and report to senior management on regulatory matters.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and AML/CFT experience in financial services, with CAMS/ICA preferred and responsibilities including governance, policy implementation, and regulatory liaison.

Qualifications

• CAMS/ICA certification preferred for risk-based AML/CFT practices.
• Experience in financial services AML/CFT controls and reporting.
• Strong understanding of regulatory expectations and controls.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Company’s DMLRO under CBB Rulebook responsibilities.
• Assist MLRO and act as MLRO in absence with delegated authority.
• Ensure timely submission of STRs and regulatory returns.
• Maintain records of internal reports and decisions and report to the Board when needed.
• Deliver AML/CFT training and awareness across the business.
• Oversee client due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and PEP/sanctions screening.

Skills

CAMS/ICA Certification

AML/CFT compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’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’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’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

• Department: Compliance
• Location: Manama, Bahrain
• Controlled Function: DMLRO (as per CBB Rulebook)
• Reporting Line: Head of Compliance & MLRO, Bahrain

Role Purpose

The DMLRO is the approved controlled function responsible for ensuring the Company’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 (‘’AFCD’’) at the CBB and Financial Intelligence Directorate (‘’FID’’) at the Ministry of Interior and ensuring effective identification, monitoring, and reporting of financial crime risks.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Company’s DMLRO as required under the CBB Rulebook
• Assist MLRO in discharge of duties
• Act as MLRO in absence with full delegated authority
• Ensure timely submission of Suspicious Transaction Reports (‘’STRs’’)
• Maintain appropriate records of internal reports and decisions
• Report directly to the Board/Senior Management on AML matters when needed
• Ensure independence and unrestricted access to information
• Ensure timely submission of regulatory returns and reporting
• Assisting on the regulatory Compliance activities and obligations
• Implement and maintain AML/CFT policies, procedures, and controls aligned with CBB requirements and any other relevant authority.
• Conduct Annual Compliance Testing
• Oversee customer due diligence (CDD/EDD) for clients, funds, investors, and related parties
• Oversee ongoing monitoring, periodic KYC review, and trigger events
• Oversee sanctions screening and PEP identification, including SOW/SOF requirements
• Approve reliance on third parties and ensure adequate oversight controls
• Monitor AML risks arising from outsourcing and delegated arrangements
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, and relevant stakeholders
• Ensure timely closure of audit and regulatory findings
• Deliver AML/CFT training and awareness
• Assisting the Data Protection Officer with related reporting and obligations
• Sign-off on High Risk/PEPs
• Preparing responses to routine, ad-hoc, and urgent information requests from the regulator or relevant stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner
• Keeping up-to-date with all relevant laws and regulations and communicating regulatory changes and developments to senior management and staff

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Professional certification (CAMS/ICA) preferred
• AML/CFT experience in financial services

Competencies

• Strong regulatory judgment and independence
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Stakeholder management
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to ensure compliance while supporting business needs
• Solutions driven critical thinking, with the ability to adapt to change.
• Strong English/Arabic Language

What you will get in return

• A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory
• Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on the business
• Exposure to all aspects of the business