Job description

Role Overview

Trust Capital is seeking an experienced Compliance & AML Manager to oversee and strengthen the company's compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT) framework.

The role requires a strong understanding of the regulatory environment applicable to financial services in Lebanon, together with hands-on experience in client due diligence, risk assessment, transaction monitoring, regulatory reporting and internal compliance controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the company's Compliance and AML/CFT framework, policies and procedures.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws, regulations and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and supervise KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes.
• Review higher-risk clients, activities and transactions and ensure appropriate escalation and documentation.
• Oversee transaction monitoring and investigate unusual or potentially suspicious activity.
• Coordinate required AML/CFT and compliance reporting and maintain appropriate regulatory records.
• Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments and reviews of internal controls.
• Monitor regulatory developments and recommend necessary updates to policies, procedures and business practices.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, information requests and internal reviews.
• Advise management and relevant departments on compliance and AML-related matters.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, registers and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate compliance and AML training for relevant employees.
• Promote a strong culture of compliance, integrity and responsible conduct throughout the organization.

Skills

• Relevant professional experience in Compliance, AML/CFT, banking, brokerage, capital markets or another regulated financial-services environment.
• Strong knowledge of KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring and risk-based AML controls.
• Good understanding of applicable Lebanese financial-services and AML/CFT requirements.
• Experience preparing compliance reports, policies, procedures and regulatory documentation.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
• Relevant university degree in Law, Finance, Business, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Professional AML or compliance certification would be considered an advantage.