Compliance Supervisor and Regulatory Affairs Specialist

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Compliance Supervisor and Regulatory Affairs Specialist Non-disclosed Manama, Bahrain

Compliance Supervisor and Regulatory Affairs Specialist Non-disclosed Manama, Bahrain Posted 2 days ago Permanent TBC

The candidate will be supporting the Head of Compliance & MLRO in developing, managing, executing the compliance, implementation of the compliance program, policies and procedures across the group. Moreover, responsible in conducting robust oversight of regulatory compliance universe consisting of the applicable laws and regulations in the various jurisdictions operated in. To review and analyze potential sanctions activity and high-risk alerts. The role holder will assist in reporting, escalating and providing assurance to the senior management on regulatory Compliance, financial crime issues and other compliance issues requiring attention.

Education/Certifications:

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACAMS – Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, ICA Diploma-International Compliance Association)

Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in a regulatory compliance role within the payments or banking industry with a specific focus on financial crime compliance

Knowledge/Skills/Attributes:

• Expertise in Regulatory compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of AML/CT risks and controls
• Proficiency in report writing and using various office applications. 
• Good knowledge of standards, laws and regulatory environment, application of an effective compliance program in the company
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to identify and solve a wide range of compliance problems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict and other challenging situations.
• Attention to details and generate quality work.
• Organized working and time management with short turn around abilities
• Ability to handle work pressures.

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