42 Compliance Officers jobs in Bahrain

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive corporate compliance programs.
• Advise senior management and business units on legal and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for compliance-related issues.
• Oversee the investigation of compliance violations and recommend corrective actions.
• Draft, review, and update compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs to employees globally.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and ensure timely adaptation.
• Manage relationships with regulatory authorities and respond to inquiries.
• Ensure adherence to data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and cybersecurity best practices.
• Support the development and implementation of anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree from a reputable institution.
• Admission to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in corporate law, with a strong focus on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Demonstrated experience in FinTech, technology, or financial services compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of international regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, sanctions, data privacy).
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a remote setting.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Experience with internal investigations and managing regulatory examinations.

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust corporate compliance programs and policies.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and internal audits to identify potential compliance vulnerabilities.
• Lead and manage internal investigations into alleged misconduct or compliance breaches.
• Provide expert legal counsel and guidance to business units on compliance-related matters.
• Interpret and advise on the impact of new laws and regulations on the company's operations.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs to employees at all levels.
• Manage external legal counsel and consultants as needed.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and government agencies.
• Stay current with evolving legal and regulatory landscapes, particularly concerning international business and data protection.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's compliance framework and culture.

In security risk management we're looking to harness the power of industry best practice combined with driving new innovation on how we do security risk assessments and modelling. Our security risk management team is the primary owner of the strategy and practices of how we identify, track and reduce our security risk across everything we do.

To support this we need to use industry best practices paired with emerging threat information to promote risk identification, quantification, impact analysis, and modelling to ultimately drive decision making. In this role, you will help establish and execute a broad strategic vision for the security risk program at Canonical. You will not only work within the team but also cross-functionally with various teams across the organisation. The team contributes ideas and requirements for Canonical product security, improving the resilience and robustness of all Ubuntu customers and users subject to cyber attacks. Additionally, the team collaborates with our Organisational Learning and Development team to develop playbooks and facilitate security training across Canonical.

The security risk management team's mission is not only to secure Canonical, but also to contribute to the security of the wider open source ecosystem. They might share knowledge through public presentations and industry events, and share threat intelligence with the wider community or represent Canonical in sector-specific governance bodies.

• Define Canonical's security risk management standards and playbooks
• Analyse and improve Canonical's security risk practices
• Evaluate, select and implement new security requirements, tools and practices
• Grow the presence and thought leadership of Canonical security risk management practice
• Develop Canonical security risk learning and development materials
• Work with Security leadership to present information and influence change
• Participate in developing key risk indicators, provide inputs to the development of key control indicators, and key performance indicators for various programs
• Apply statistical models to risk frameworks (such as FAIR, sensitivity analysis, and others)
• Participate in risk management, decision-making, and collaborative discussions
• Lead quantified risk assessments and understand the value of qualitative data for improvements to quality and engineering processes
• Interpret internal or external cyber security risk analyses in business terms and recommend a responsible course of action
• Develop templates and materials to help with self-service risk management actions
• Monitor and identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of risk management processes
• Launch campaigns to perform security assessments and help mitigate security risks across the company
• Build evaluation methods and performance indicators to measure efficiency of security functions and capabilities

• An exceptional academic track record
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Deep personal motivation to be at the forefront of technology security
• Leadership and management ability
• Excellent business English writing and presentation skills
• Problem-solver with excellent communication skills, a deep technical understanding of security assessments and risk management
• Expertise in threat modelling and risk management frameworks
• Broad knowledge of how to operationalize the management of security risk
• Experience in Secure Development Lifecycle and Security by Design methodology

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Efficiently prepare risk management analyses and reports, deliver risk management processes, and maintain risk management documentation, in support of company-wide risk awareness, mitigation and business continuity activities

• Develop Risk Mitigation plans for newly identified risks in coordination with the respective Risk Owners
• Update Enterprise Risk Management Tracker before and after every Risk Management Committee meeting
• Participate in Ad-hoc Risk Assessment exercises (whenever needed)
• Perform quarterly sample audit on risk mitigation plans and Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery Plans to identify any gaps and close them
• Participate in the regular Business Impact Analysis exercise and prepare the departmental, sectorial, and company reports
• Liaise with Technology and Business for documenting and testing the planned Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plans in alignment with the approved BCM Strategy
• Consolidate Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Test Reports on a quarterly-basis
• Participate in 3rd parties Business Continuity Management assessment and follow up on the implementation of the agreed actions
• Monitor communications related to normal/major incidents management to ensure compliance with Major Incidents/Crisis Management Framework
• Maintain contacts of Crisis Management Team and Incident Management Teams, act as the Crisis Communication Coordinator in the time of crisis
• Conduct periodic crisis drills and prepare post-drill reports, Handle any required logistics related to Crisis Management
• Maintain Internal Audit Actions Tracker on a weekly-basis, co-ordinate the closure of Internal Audit actions with the respective action owners across all the sectors
• Prepare awareness material (whenever needed)
• Develop and maintain BCM dashboard and continuously improve other department’s working dashboards (ERM and IA Actions)
• Perform other responsibilities as required by higher levels of supervision

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Management or relevant field
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in Risk Management, Business Continuity Management.

The incumbent will play a crucial role in safeguarding the organization by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impede operational efficiency and business continuity.

This position is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive risk management frameworks and business continuity plans that ensure the organization can withstand and recover from potential disruptions.

By collaborating with cross-functional teams, the incumbent will foster a culture of risk awareness and resilience, ultimately contributing to the organization's strategic objectives and long-term sustainability.

Risk Assessment: Proficiency in identifying and analyzing potential risks across various business functions.

Business Continuity Planning: Expertise in developing, implementing, and testing business continuity plans to ensure minimal disruption during unforeseen events.

Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing enterprise risk and business continuity management.

Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze data and trends to inform risk management strategies.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey risk management strategies to stakeholders at all levels.

Project Management: Ability to lead and manage projects related to risk assessment and business continuity efforts.

Collaboration: Strong teamwork skills to work effectively with diverse teams and departments.

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. Tocomplete the application you would need the following document(s):

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial analysis, risk management, or a related role within the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, and risk assessment techniques.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and financial modeling software (e.g., Excel, Python, R).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel Accords) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional certifications such as FRM or CFA are highly desirable.