Anti-Money Laundering Risk Officer (MLRO)

Human Capital House

Bahrain

Ref: OP732-207

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Grade – Manager / Assistant Manager
Sector – Banking

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Handle the preparation work and management of inspections by the regulator
• Research and understand changes in regulation
• Develop policies internally relating to AML in the company and oversee the implementation of those policies
• Work to develop AML guidance materials, training resources, and controls
• Update internal handbook on AML policies
• Advise senior management of any likely implications of changes to internal policies
• Implement the annual AML plan and perform the relevant quality assurance checks to ensure adherence
• Conduct due diligence reviews
• Report results of reviews of AML risk assessments and monitor remedial proceedings
• Identify, investigate, and resolve all activities that are deemed noncompliant.
• Review and approve all advertisements for publishing and broadcasting
• Plan AML training sessions
• Provide advice on the implication of future business strategies
• Act as a subject matter expert for the business and point of reference to address related queries
• Inform the relevant authorities of any breaches
• Compile reports for the board and internal risk committees
• Address issues relating to transaction monitoring, filtering, and sanctions

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:
• Graduate degree in business studies, law, accounting or specific
• 8 – 10 years of experience

Other Skills Required:
• Training in risk management
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory and legal framework relating to the business
• Background in banking sector
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of employees, especially at the senior level
• An analytical and enquiring mindset
• Exceptional report writing skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
• Detail conscious

About the Company

Human Capital House was set up in the year 2013 with a vision to be a progressive talent acquisition partner for organizations within the local and regional market in the Middle East.

As international markets get ever demanding, corporations globally are presented with the challenges of attracting the right talent. Human capital retention and recruitment remain a critical factor to the success of any company. Strategic decision to recruit the right talent is a key issue to organization as wrong candidate selection can potentially be disastrous to their efficiency.

The critical aspect of choosing the right individual with the apt experience and knowledge becomes more crucial as he/she would need to share the ambitions of the employer, while fitting in to the new culture. Human Capital House has both the experience and expertise to help its clients make the right choice of selection. From understanding client requirements, through identifying and assessing the candidates, our systematic approach strives to ensure successful executive recruitment.

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