Global AML/CTF Compliance Lead & MLRO

Fasset; Manama; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership from day one

Competitive pay

Grow with Fasset

Global exposure

Learning & development

Job summary

Fasset is seeking a Compliance Officer & MLRO in Bahrain to lead KYC, onboarding, sanctions, and AML/CFT policies. You will contribute to risk assessment and work with the Global Compliance team across Dubai, Indonesia, and Turkey.

You should have ICA and CAMS qualifications, crypto sector experience, and strong communication to guide cross‑border teams while building robust controls in a fast‑moving fintech environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold ICA and CAMS qualifications.
• Experience in data protection compliance in crypto.
• Strong communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AML/CTF policies and internal controls in line with laws and regulations.
• Provide training and guidance on AML/CTF risks to employees.
• Conduct regular risk assessments of AML/CTF and ABC programs (CDD/EDD).
• Monitor and investigate suspicious transactions; report to authorities as needed.
• Act as liaison with regulatory bodies and manage examinations or audits in Bahrain.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to mitigate money laundering, fraud and corruption risks.
• Review and enhance the transaction monitoring program to detect unusual activity.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure program compliance.
• Manage relationships with external service providers supporting AML/CTF compliance.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive fraud detection and prevention strategy.
• Investigate and report suspected fraud to management and authorities.
• Implement fraud detection tools and technologies; enhance monitoring capabilities.
• Train cross-functional teams on anti-fraud policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular fraud risk assessments and recommend improvements.
• Keep abreast of fraud trends to strengthen defenses.

Skills

Crypto experience

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder comms

Education

ICA CAMS

Job description

Fasset is seeking a Compliance Officer & MLRO in Bahrain to lead KYC, onboarding, sanctions, and AML/CFT policies. You will contribute to risk assessment and work with the Global Compliance team across Dubai, Indonesia, and Turkey.

You should have ICA and CAMS qualifications, crypto sector experience, and strong communication to guide cross‑border teams while building robust controls in a fast‑moving fintech environment.