
Gulf International Bank (GIB)
Compliance Governance Officer
- Permanent
- Manama, Bahrain
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 29/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
14/04/2026
Location
Manama, Bahrain
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Job description
The Compliance Governance Officer role within Gulf International Bank in Manama, Bahrain supports the Compliance function by ensuring proper governance of compliance policies and procedures in line with current regulations and international best practices. The role involves assisting in maintaining and reviewing compliance frameworks, ensuring that all compliance policies are properly approved by relevant authorities prior to implementation. The position supports the Compliance Annual Plan, prepares Compliance Monthly Management Information (MI), and contributes to Internal Board Audit Committee submissions. The role also includes responsibility for implementing awareness and training programs covering Compliance, AML/CTF, Sanctions, Anti-Fraud, and broader financial crime topics, while tracking training completion across the organization. In addition, the Compliance Governance Officer supports the development and implementation of Whistleblowing Frameworks, including handling whistleblowing reports, maintaining confidentiality, and conducting investigations and assessments of reported cases. The role is responsible for Compliance Monitoring & Testing (CMT) programs, including maintaining Compliance Risk Registers, performing risk-based reviews, and tracking remediation actions to ensure closure of identified issues. The position also involves FATCA reporting, preparation of regulatory and governance reports, and escalation of issues to senior management and board committees. Furthermore, the role includes responsibility for Delegated Risk Control (DRC) operational risk activities, supporting enterprise-wide compliance monitoring and ensuring adherence to regulatory obligations. The officer works closely with multiple internal stakeholders and external agencies, ensuring accurate reporting, strong governance, and effective compliance oversight across the bank.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Support review and maintenance of Compliance policies and procedures to ensure alignment with regulations and governance requirements
- Assist in preparation of Compliance Annual Plan, monthly MI reports, and Board Audit Committee submissions
- Develop, implement, and track compliance training and awareness programs across AML, CTF, sanctions, and anti-fraud domains
- Implement and support Whistleblowing Framework including handling and investigating whistleblowing cases
- Execute Compliance Monitoring & Testing (CMT) programs and maintain Compliance Risk Registers
- Perform risk-based compliance reviews across business units as per Compliance Plan
- Track remediation actions and ensure timely closure of compliance issues
- Prepare and submit FATCA reporting requirements for BSC
- Support preparation of compliance reports for senior management and board committees
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and escalation procedures
Experience & skills
- Knowledge of compliance governance, AML, CTF, sanctions, and financial crime regulations
- Experience in compliance monitoring, testing, and regulatory reporting processes
- Understanding of whistleblowing frameworks and investigation procedures
- Ability to manage compliance risk registers and risk-based review processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for compliance assessments
- Ability to manage multiple compliance tasks and work independently
- Good understanding of FATCA reporting requirements
- Familiarity with local and international financial regulations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder coordination
- Knowledge of compliance technology systems and tools