Associate Director of Compliance & MLRO (Urgent Hiring
Job in
Manama, Bahrain
Listing for:
AXG (Solowin Holdings)
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-08-13
Job specializations:
-
Finance & Banking
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Financial Crime, Financial Compliance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Associate Director of Compliance & MLRO (Urgent Hiring)
Job Overview
AX Coin is the first and only licensed stablecoin issuer under the regulation of the Central Bank of Bahrain. We are looking for an Associate Director of Compliance & MLRO to join our team. This is a senior regulatory leadership role with direct accountability for regulatory integrity, compliance architecture, and MLRO of AX Coin. This role is critical to ensuring AX Coin operates at the highest regulatory standards, with strong, transparent relationships with the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and other regulatory stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Own and lead all regulatory engagement with the Central Bank of Bahrain and relevant authorities, including licensing applications, regulatory approvals, and ongoing supervisory correspondence.Act as the designated MLRO with full independence and direct access to the Board: receive and assess internal suspicious transaction reports, decide on and file external STRs, and manage related investigations.Design, implement, and continuously enhance the AML/CFT, sanctions, KYC/CDD, and transaction monitoring frameworks.Draft, govern, and maintain all compliance, risk, and governance policies and procedures.Oversee regulatory reporting, internal and external audits, inspections, and remediation programs.Advise product, technology, operations, and leadership teams on regulatory interpretation and embed compliance-by-design into stablecoin issuance, payments, custody, and settlement flows.Build and lead a strong compliance culture, including staff training and awareness programs.Own the enterprise risk management framework covering regulatory risk, operational risk, financial crime risk, and security & technology risk.Prepare and present the annual MLRO report to senior management and the Board on the effectiveness of the AML/CFT controls, risk posture, and key issues.Key Requirements
4+yearsincomplianceroleswithinbanking,fintech,payments,ordigitalassets.Strongregulator-facing experience,ideally within
BahrainorbroaderGCCmarkets.DeepexpertiseinAML/CFT,sanctions,andfinancialcrimecompliance,withprovenabilitytoactasMLRO.Experienceoperatinginregulatedfinancialordigitalassetenvironments.Internationalexposureandrelevantprofessionalqualifications(e.g.,ICA,ACAMS) highly desirable.Strongjudgment,leadershippresence,andexcellentstakeholdercommunicationskills.Exceptionalstressresilience,strongsenseofresponsibility,andhighachievementmotivation.Priority will be given to candidates who can join immediately or within a short notice period.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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