Head Of Compliance And MLRO

Gulf Connexions

Bahrain

Ref: GP692-1421

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is a reputable financial institution in Middle East looking to fill a Head of compliance and MLRO role in Bahrain Office.

MAIN DUTIES:

- Develops initiates, maintains and revised policies and procedures for the general operation of the Risk and Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct. Manages the day-to-day operation of the Program.
- Develops and periodically reviews and updates the Business Code of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees.
- Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk and develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
- Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. Develops and oversees a system for uniform handling of such violations.
- Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.

Requirements

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

- A Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
- Must have ICA and CAMS certification.


EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in compliance, risk, audit or other related areas in the. financial services industry.
- In depth knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and risk management principles.
- Must be approved by CBB.

About the Company

Gulf Connexions Group is the regions leading specialist recruitment consultancy providing a wealth of local and international expertise and in-depth market intelligence for its blue-chip clients and candidates.

Contact our consultants directly for your specialist recruitment requirements. For candidates searching for job opportunities and requiring informed career advice, Gulf Connexions provides updates on the top positions available across the region.

Headquartered in Bahrain in the heart of central business district, Gulf Connexions maintains offices in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Singapore, fully equipped with state-of-the-art database technologies. Gulf Connexions has a rigorous screening process for all prospective candidates with interviewing facilities available throughout the region.

Gulf Connexions has the most extensive database of experienced and qualified banking candidates available for regional deployment. Gulf Connexions works closely with the region\'s leading blue chip organizations providing candidates with excellent career path development and unrivaled employment opportunities.

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