Senior AML/DMLRO Compliance Lead

Apex Group; Manama; Presencial; BHD 23.000 - 34.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

High visibility within a large org

Dynamic team environment

Exposure to all aspects of the业务

Resumo da vaga

The Apex Group in Manama, Bahrain, is seeking an experienced DMLRO to lead AML/CFT compliance under the CBB Rulebook and serve as the primary contact with regulators. You will drive STR submissions, CDD/EDD oversight, and policy implementation to safeguard the firm’s financial crime controls.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with AML/CFT experience in financial services and preferably CAMS/ICA certification.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• 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
• Implement and maintain AML/CFT policies, procedures, and controls aligned with CBB requirements
• 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
• 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
• Assist 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 regulator or stakeholders
• Keeping up-to-date with all relevant laws and regulations and communicating regulatory changes to senior management and staff

Conhecimentos

AML/CFT

DMLRO duties

Regulatory reporting

Formação

Bachelor's degree

CAMS/ICA preferred

Descrição da vaga

The Apex Group in Manama, Bahrain, is seeking an experienced DMLRO to lead AML/CFT compliance under the CBB Rulebook and serve as the primary contact with regulators. You will drive STR submissions, CDD/EDD oversight, and policy implementation to safeguard the firm’s financial crime controls.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with AML/CFT experience in financial services and preferably CAMS/ICA certification.