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.