Compliance Assistant – AML/CFT

Company Description Established in 2016, Eazy Financial Services B.S.C. (Closed) is a payment services provider licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB). Operating under the EazyPay™ brand, the company provides POS acquiring and online payment gateway services, delivering secure and innovative payment solutions to businesses across the Kingdom of Bahrain. Role Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Compliance Assistant – AML/CFT to join our Compliance Department. The successful candidate will support the Compliance Officer & MLRO in day-to-day AML/CFT compliance activities, including sanctions screening, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, regulatory reporting, and maintaining compliance records in accordance with CBB requirements and internal policies. Key Responsibilities Perform sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening of merchants, shareholders, ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs), and related parties. Review and investigate screening alerts, document findings, and escalate potential matches to the MLRO/DMLRO. Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and periodic KYC reviews. Verify corporate documentation, ownership structures, beneficial ownership information, and customer identification records. Assist in customer risk assessments and review source of funds/source of wealth information, where applicable. Review transaction monitoring alerts, identify unusual or suspicious activities, and escalate concerns appropriately. Assist in preparing regulatory submissions, compliance reports, and internal management reports. Maintain accurate compliance records, registers, screening results, investigation notes, and audit trails. Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, compliance monitoring, and remediation activities. Coordinate with internal departments to resolve KYC and compliance-related queries. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in AML/CFT, KYC, or regulatory compliance within a regulated financial institution. Practical experience in sanctions screening, CDD, and EDD is essential. Good understanding of AML/CFT regulations, customer risk assessments, and transaction monitoring. Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements and compliance documentation. Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Law, or a related discipline. Experience in Bahrain's financial sector and knowledge of CBB regulatory requirements are preferred. Professional AML/compliance certifications (CAMS, ICA, or equivalent) are an advantage. Ability to maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and professional integrity. Join EazyPay and become part of a growing financial technology company operating within Bahrain's regulated financial services sector. Show more Show less