67 Compliance jobs in Manama

The Bahrain-based MLRO (Senior Manager ) will report to the Regional MEA Head of Compliance. You will be responsible for supporting 's Bahrain business in their regulatory licensing application(s) with the Central Bank of Bahrain, compliance obligations, including daily management of the Bahrain Compliance Program, management of independent reviews/external audits, preparing and submitting regulatory reports, maintaining program documentation tracking, and providing recommendations in program improvements.

You will also support the Regional MEA Head of Compliance in other Middle East markets.

• Work with internal stakeholders (eg Legal, Compliance, IT Security, Product etc) and external stakeholders (external Counsel) to assure quality and accurate response(s)/submission(s) to regulators with regard to licensing, registration and/or ongoing operational reporting.
• Work with different functions to ensure compliance with the Central Bank of Bahrain's ("CBB") regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the periodic review of policies and training.
• Manage internal compliance operational controls, independent reviews and regulatory enquiry responses as required.
• Identify, highlight and manage regulatory risks, findings and recommendations that are identified internally through independent reviews or examinations.
• Work with Management and staff to ensure that the business implements and maintains suitable systems and controls to meet the regulatory requirements.
• Respond to law enforcement requests and inquiries.
• Manage key compliance projects to ensure that compliance projects are executed on a timely basis and in compliance with local regulatory requirements.

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in complex retail/consumer financial services/payment services organisations that provide multiple financial products, or a regulatory agency or law firm involving compliance issues relating to anti money laundering, and related payments services laws and regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of anti-money laundering regulations, the Central Bank of Bahrain's Rulebook and associated E-money Regulations within the banking/financial services industry.
• Ability to distil and discern important information from regulatory guidance, statutes and regulations, audit findings, and other documents and determine how it impacts the business.
• Must be able to perform independently and with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational skills – must be multi-tasked oriented and able to balance pressure and deadlines with constantly changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to prioritise workload in line with tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent written communication – business and project reports.
• Experience interacting with local regulators a plus.
• CAMS certification, or willingness to obtain, preferred.
• Knowledge of digital assets and fintech products is preferred.
• Ability to work within a matrixed environment and cross functionally with operations and technology functions from scratch alongside with a talented team.

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance programs and policies.
• Interpret and advise on the application of financial regulations, AML, KYC, and sanctions laws.
• Conduct regulatory risk assessments and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage regulatory filings and respond to inquiries from regulatory authorities.
• Oversee internal investigations into potential compliance violations.
• Design and deliver compliance training programs for employees across the organization.
• Stay abreast of evolving regulatory landscapes and best practices.
• Advise business units on compliance implications of new products and services.
• Act as a key point of contact for regulatory bodies and external auditors.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Admitted to practice law and in good standing.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in legal and compliance roles, preferably within the financial services sector.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, AML/CFT, sanctions, and data privacy laws.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities, with experience liaising with regulators.
• Ability to manage complex legal issues and provide practical, business-oriented advice.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

Responsibility：

1. Handle tax compliance related inquiries on daily basis, and provide tax compliance solutions;
2. Responsible for daily invoice operation and management, follow up on the implementation of invoicing solution, and optimize the processes of invoice issuance and verification;
3. Responsible for tax filing and compliance management of all types of taxes;
4. Responsible for handling simple and basic inquires from tax authorities, maintain a smooth communication channel with the in-charge tax bureau;
5. Assist in handling tax audits cases initiated by in-charge tax bureau;
6. Responsible for daily communication with external advisors;
7. Assist in handling tax issues arised from the company's annual finance audit and other finance reporting works;
8. Participate in the construction of tax system.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting
2. English proficiency to support daily finance and taxation communication, oral communication and written communication with external firms and other institutions;
3. Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: To analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Excellent communication skills: To explain complex tax information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.
• Attention to detail: Accuracy is critical in tax compliance, so meticulousness is essential.
• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations: A thorough understanding of relevant tax codes is fundamental.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools: This may include accounting software, tax preparation software, and data analysis tools.
• Experience with tax audits: Some roles require experience in handling or preparing for tax audits.

Full Time

Job Purpose

The IT Compliance & Risk Lead is responsible for the assessment of technology vendor risks and control effectiveness across the IT disciplines. The IT Risk lead will identify, classify, and document control issues in the bank's environment by documenting assessment results, recommending corrective action, tracking remediation, evaluating policy and control standard exceptions, and regularly reporting to IT management.

Key Accountabilities

1. Supports the establishment of the IT risk management process and integration and maturing of the process across the IT disciplines and practices.
2. Supports development of the technology risk framework, policies, standards, and risk taxonomy.
3. Supports the implementation and adherence to the risk framework, in collaboration and conjunction with business-aligned risk partners.
4. Evaluates and identifies technology risk related to divisions and the enterprise, including emerging trends that may impact risk profile.
5. Supports the self and control risk assessment (RCSA) for IT and engages with the IT stakeholders to define the controls in place, residual risk, and treatment plans.
6. Maintains a consolidated list of the technology risks at the enterprise level and ensures continuous monitoring of the risks and corresponding mitigation plans.
7. Implements risk assessments across the enterprise and builds an overall profile of the technology risk.
8. Provides credible challenge based on risk assessment results and ensures risk is being mitigated.
9. Collaborates with division risk officers and subject matter experts to ensure policies and standards are practical, effective, and efficient.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science or related field.
Professional Certifications: COBIT, ITIL, CRISC, ISACA.

Experience
6 – 8 Years

Skills

1. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an IT risk and compliance role.
2. Solid understanding of IT governance, information security policies, standards, and industry best practices.
3. Experience in technology and operational risks frameworks.
4. Practical experience in scoping, conducting risk assessments, and documenting results.
5. Detail-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines.
6. Excellent documentation skills and ability to communicate effectively across functional areas.