Compliance Officer, Finance & Banking

Overview

Who are we? CFI Financial Group is an award-winning trading provider with more than 25 years of experience and offices worldwide including London, Larnaca, Beirut, Amman, Dubai, Kuwait, Port Louis, and others.

CFI is looking for a Compliance Officer to support the compliance function in Bahrain, under the direct supervision of the Head of Compliance and MLRO. The role is hands-on and focused on day-to-day compliance activities to ensure alignment with applicable CBB regulations and local laws.

• Support the review and update of the Compliance Policy and Procedures manual in line with the latest CBB laws, circulars, and regulatory guidance.
• Identify, assess, and escalate compliance and legal risks related to new products, services, and marketing campaigns.
• Prepare materials and documentation for CFI BOD committee meetings as required.
• Assist with internal and external audit processes, including gathering documentation, maintaining audit trails, and preparing responses.
• Support the delivery of compliance awareness training across CFI teams on topics including AML, financial crime, and anti-bribery.
• Review legal documents and contracts with third parties (including KYC documentation and account opening forms) in line with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor trading activities under established procedures and escalate identified compliance breaches to the Head of Compliance.
• Prepare draft compliance reports and management information for review and sign-off by the Head of Compliance prior to submission to Senior Management.

• Performing KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews for client onboarding, periodic reviews, and trigger-based reassessment.
• Conducting sanctions screening and PEP checks in line with CFI's AML/CFT framework.
• Reviewing transaction monitoring alerts and escalating suspicious activity to the MLRO for determination.
• Assisting in the preparation of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) for MLRO review and sign-off.
• Maintaining AML/CFT compliance records, registers, and logs to ensure audit readiness at all times.

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in compliance, AML/CFT, or a related function within financial services.
• Working knowledge of CBB regulations and GCC financial services compliance framework.
• AML certification (CAMS, ICA or equivalent) is an advantage but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks under supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English;
  Arabic is an advantage.

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Structured supervision and mentoring from experienced compliance and MLRO leadership.
• Clear path for growth into senior compliance roles.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.