Tap Payments
KYC Operations Consultant
- Permanent
- Manama, Bahrain
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
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Job expiry date: 11/08/2025
Job overview
Date posted
27/06/2025
Location
Manama, Bahrain
Salary
BHD Undisclosed per month
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
11/08/2025
Job description
As a KYC Operations Consultant at Tap Payments in Bahrain, you will play a key role in ensuring clients are successfully onboarded and monitored in accordance with global and local KYC regulations and policies. You will be responsible for conducting due diligence on new clients, verifying KYC documentation, performing analytical risk assessments, and maintaining up-to-date KYC records. The role involves periodic review of existing client files, communication with internal and external parties to gather required information, and investigation of potentially suspicious activities, with escalation to the KYC/AML compliance officer as necessary. This position supports the broader business goals by ensuring compliance standards are met and contributing to Tap's mission to provide seamless, compliant payment experiences across the MENA region.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Perform due diligence on new clients by reviewing KYC documentation and conducting analytical risk assessments.
- Verify the accuracy and completeness of KYC information for onboarding purposes.
- Periodically evaluate and update existing client KYC records in line with compliance policies and procedures.
- Ensure due diligence standards are met and documented in compliance with CBC and internal requirements.
- Communicate effectively with internal departments and external clients to obtain necessary KYC documents.
- Investigate suspicious activities and escalate findings to the KYC/AML compliance officer as needed.
- Assist in maintaining accurate and organized KYC files and ensure risk assessments are current.
- Participate in meetings, contribute ideas, and support operational goals as part of the broader team.
- Handle additional operational tasks as assigned in line with business growth.
Experience & skills
- 1ā2 years of experience in Financial Services, Fintech, or high-growth startup environments in a KYC/Compliance role.
- Preferred educational background or equivalent real-world experience.
- Ability to establish internal credibility and build professional relationships.
- Understanding of client onboarding, merchant care, and stakeholder management.
- Strong communication skills in English; Arabic language skills preferred.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and complete daily tasks efficiently.
- Understanding of the roleās impact on broader business operations and growth.
