Job Overview
Remote Compliance and Risk Associate – Bahrain (Remote GCC)
Job Type: Full-Time, Remote
Location: Bahrain-based or GCC remote
Industry: Fintech (Wealthtech, Payments, Digital Lending)
Level: Associate to Mid-Level
Department: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Role Summary:
A forward-leaning fintech initiative is looking for a Remote Compliance and Risk Associate to join its expanding legal and regulatory team. You’ll be responsible for ensuring adherence to Bahraini and broader GCC fintech regulations, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), data protection, Sharia-compliant financial practices, and cross-border digital asset policies.
This position requires a deep familiarity with Bahrain’s CBB regulations, a sharp eye for emerging legal risks in digital finance, and a collaborative mindset. You will be instrumental in evaluating new product rollouts, customer onboarding flows, and partnership structures to ensure regulatory robustness.
Responsibilities:
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Monitor and interpret updates from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), FATF, and other regional authorities.
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Assist in drafting internal policies and compliance frameworks tailored to Bahrain’s fintech regulatory environment.
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Liaise with external counsel and regulatory advisors to support product launches and ongoing licensing needs.
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Support AML/KYC operational controls, transaction monitoring rules, and suspicious activity reporting (SAR).
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Review vendor agreements and data sharing protocols for regulatory and reputational risk.
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Contribute to quarterly risk assessments and business continuity planning for remote-first fintech teams.
Required Skills & Experience:
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3+ years in financial services compliance, risk management, or legal advisory.
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Experience working with or within fintech, neobank, or payment service providers.
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Familiarity with CBB’s Regulatory Sandbox and licensing requirements for digital financial entities.
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Working knowledge of AML frameworks, digital ID verification, and eKYC policies.
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Strong writing skills for policy documents, audit responses, and regulatory submissions.
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Fluency in English; working knowledge of Arabic preferred.
Desirable:
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Certification in Compliance, AML, or Risk (e.g., CAMS, ICA).
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Experience handling remote compliance across multiple GCC countries.
Working Conditions:
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Fully remote; applicant must have legal residence in Bahrain or GCC country.
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Structured onboarding with access to regulatory legal libraries and policy templates.
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Monthly compliance review meetings and regional training workshops.
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