Country AML Head (MLRO/AMLCO) - Bahrain

The Country AML Head is a senior professional level role responsible for establishing internal procedures to prevent money laundering and assist in all matters concerning financial crimes in coordination with the broader Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team. The overall objective is to manage a team, utilize in-depth specialty knowledge to identify issues/problems and devise recommendations for complex situations.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, budget and formulate policy within area of expertise

• Work with functional partners to determine that potential risks or escalated issues are vetted and addressed

• Advise, develop and implement AML Compliance Risk Management (ACRM) standards and policies in compliance with regulatory changes

• Supervise and participate in internal assurance processes such AML risk assessments, self-assessments, and internal audits

• Analyze data, monitor/escalate issues and present reports related to AML risk assessments

• Promote global and cross functional consistency of AML ACRM practices and policies

• Assess complex issues, structure potential solutions, and advise on excellent resolutions

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience related to Compliance, AML.

• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) certification required

• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements including local, US, and international laws

• Working knowledge of industry standards and practices

• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

• Fluency in English, Arabic is a plus

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience

• Master’s degree preferred

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