Senior Compliance & FinCrime Manager (MLRO)

The Bahrain-based MLRO (Senior Manager ) will report to the Regional MEA Head of Compliance. You will be responsible for supporting Crypto. com’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.

ResponsibilitiesFacilitates the development and maintenance of an appropriate compliance culture within the Company in BahrainEnsures robust policies and controls are in place and in line with regulatory requirements in BahrainProvides regulatory updates to the Board on the state of the Compliance Program in Bahrain and escalates any significant risks as soon as appropriateActs as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for the Bahrain operationsMonitors, reviews, and communicates to all relevant stakeholders any significant regulatory developments within the business environment in Bahrain, actively developing technical knowledge in relation to the regulatory framework governing card issuance activitiesSupports regulatory license applications and acts as our regulatory liaison in BahrainMaintains relationships with regulators such as the Central Bank of Bahrain and other relevant authorities in BahrainOversees the effective implementation of internal compliance policies and procedures for card issuance in Liaises with internal (e.

g. , Legal, Compliance, Finance, IT, Security, etc. ) and external (external counsel, consultants, etc.

) stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting to regulatory bodies in BahrainResponds to law enforcement requests and inquiries in Bahrain as appropriatePerforms regular internal reviews to ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements in BahrainPrepares and implements action plans to remedy any identified regulatory compliance shortfalls for the Bahrain market and escalates recommendations to senior leadership on the required actionsPerforms other duties and responsibilities as needed from time to time to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in Bahrain in accordance with the company's global standardsRequirementsMinimum of eight years of relevant experience working within a regulated financial institution; or a regulatory authority; or a law firm handling compliance matters relating to AML and applicable payments services and other traditional finance laws and regulationsLocally recognized qualification/s related to the role in BahrainExperience within the digital assets industry (cryptocurrency) is strongly preferred and advantageousAn understanding of AML regulations and payments services legislation within the banking/financial services industry in Bahrain, particularly concerning card issuanceDemonstrating an understanding of regulatory requirements vs.

"best practices" in compliance is critical, coupled with the ability to distill and discern important information from regulatory guidance, statutes and regulations, audit findings, and determine how it impacts the business in BahrainExcellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and a proven history of working effectively with people at all levels across a decentralized international and matrixed environmentMotivated and solution-oriented, with the ability to work successfully across multiple cultures and with demonstrated success working closely within a team as well as independentlyPerform and execute to a high standard