Group Compliance Officer
Gulf Connexions
Bahrain
Ref: GP692-263
Gulf Connexions

The Role


The Role


Our client, a global investment bank is looking for a Group Compliance Officer to join its dynamic team in Bahrain. The successful candidate who reports to the Chief Executive Officer has to liaise with the bank's Risk Management Department ("RMD") and Internal Audit Department ("IAD") in order to develop, implement and administer all aspects of the bank's regulatory compliance program.

Responsibilities:
• Review draft government regulations and their impact on the bank.
• Serve as an internal counselor to staff members with questions about Bank policy.
• Participate in various audits and examinations to ensure compliance efforts are maintained.
• Monitor the implementation of the compliance policies and procedures and recommend remedial measures.
• Design and implement a comprehensive regulatory compliance program as well as overlook the bank's AML/CFT policies.

Requirements


Requirements


• A minimum of 5 years experience as head or deputy head of compliance in an investment or commercial bank in the Middle East.
• University degree in business or accounting, ideally CA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA and familiar with Basel II as well as AML/CFT regulations.

Candidates who qualify for this position, kindly apply now online for this position.

About the Company


About the Company


GULF CONNEXIONS is the region's leading specialist banking and finance 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 Dubai ,Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and London 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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