Deputy MLRO

Apex Group; Manama; On-site; BHD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group in Manama, Bahrain seeks a DMLRO to ensure AML/CFT compliance under the CBB Rulebook. You will act as the primary liaison with the AFCD and FID, oversee customer due diligence, and monitor sanctions and reporting obligations for the organisation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, AML/CFT experience in financial services, and strong regulatory judgment. Reporting lines are to the Head of Compliance & MLRO, Bahrain, with a focus on maintaining independence and timely regulatory

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as the Company’s DMLRO under the CBB Rulebook.
• Oversee AML/CFT policies, procedures, and controls.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, and relevant stakeholders.
• Deliver AML/CFT training and awareness.
• Prepare responses to regulator information requests in a timely and accurate manner.

Skills

Regulatory judgment

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

English/Arabic language

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’ll 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 thebusiness

• Exposure to all aspects of the business

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.