Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Specialist

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Posted 7 hrs ago

Experience

5 - 9 Years

Job Location

Kuwait - Kuwait

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)(Law), Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
Implement, monitor, and continuously improve AML and CTF policies and procedures in line with local and international regulatory requirements.
Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews for high-risk accounts and transactions.
Oversee transaction monitoring systems and analyze alerts to identify potential suspicious activities.
Prepare, review, and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and other filings to the relevant authorities, including the Kuwait Financial Intelligence Unit (KFIU) and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).
Maintain updated knowledge of all relevant AML/CFT laws, regulations, and global standards (CMA, CBK, FATF, OFAC, etc.).
Support the compliance training program by educating employees on AML/CTF risks and policies.
Collaborate with the KYC and Operations teams to ensure compliance is embedded in client onboarding and trading processes.
Maintain detailed audit trails and documentation for internal and external reviews.
Assist in periodic AML risk assessments, internal audits, and regulatory inspections.
Recommend and help implement system enhancements to strengthen transaction monitoring, risk detection, and compliance automation.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s degree in Finance, Law, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Requirement open for Arab Nationals
5-7 years of experience in AML/CTF compliance, preferably within a fintech, brokerage, or financial institution regulated by the CMA or CBK.
Strong understanding of local and international AML/CTF laws and regulations (including FATF, CBK, CMA, and AMLD).
Experience with transaction monitoring tools, compliance management systems, and digital KYC solutions.
Certification in AML (e.g., CAMS, ICA, or equivalent) is preferred.
Excellent analytical, investigative, and reporting skills.

Company Industry

  • Recruitment
  • Placement Firm
  • Executive Search

Department / Functional Area

  • Finance
  • Treasury

Keywords

  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Specialist

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