Compliance Officer

About the role

The Compliance Officer will support CFI Bahrain’s compliance function, working under the Head of Compliance and the MLRO. This hands‑on position ensures daily operations align with Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) regulations and local laws, providing a solid foundation for a career in regulated financial markets.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and updating the Compliance Policy and Procedures manual to reflect the latest CBB laws and regulatory guidance.
• Identify, assess, and escalate compliance and legal risks related to new products, services, and marketing initiatives.
• Prepare documentation for Board of Directors meetings and support internal and external audit processes.
• Deliver compliance awareness training on AML, financial crime, and anti‑bribery topics.
• Review legal documents, contracts, KYC files, and account opening forms for regulatory compliance.
• Monitor trading activities, flag breaches, and draft compliance reports for senior management.
• Perform KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews, conduct sanctions and PEP screening, and manage transaction monitoring alerts.
• Assist in preparing Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and maintain AML/CFT records for audit readiness.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in compliance, AML/CFT, or a similar function within financial services.
• Working knowledge of CBB regulations and GCC financial‑services compliance frameworks.
• Relevant AML certification (e.g., CAMS) is preferred.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to develop expertise in a fast‑growing online trading environment.
• Collaborative team with exposure to regional and international regulatory standards.