Finance
Compliance Officer
Nassim Al Najaf Hotel
Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon
Full-time, Mid-Senior Level
Remote: No
Full-time, Mid-Senior Level
Remote: No
Company Description
The Compliance Officer ensures that the organization operates in full compliance with Lebanese laws, regulations, and internal policies. This includes adherence to Banque du Liban (BDL) circulars, Special Investigation Commission (SIC) AML/CFT requirements under Law 44/2015, Capital Markets Authority (CMA) regulations , and other national governance and reporting obligations.
Job Description
- Monitor, interpret, and implement Lebanese regulations
- Ensure the organization complies with all updated regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports to BDL, SIC, CMA, or other authorities.
- Establish and maintain an AML/CFT program aligned with SIC requirements
- Monitor transactions for suspicious activity and file Suspicious Transaction Reports.
- Conduct periodic AML/CFT risk assessments across the organization.
- Draft, update, and enforce internal policies and procedures in accordance with Lebanese regulation
- Prepare regular compliance reports for senior management and the Board of Directors.
- Maintain comprehensive compliance records (KYC, EDD files, training logs, STR documentation).
- Recommend and oversee remediation plans.
- Escalate significant matters to management and regulators when required.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business andFinance, or related field
- AML certifications are highly valued
- Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, sanctions, KYC, and risk management.
- Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication in Arabic and English (French is a plus).
- High integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
- Ability to work independently with regulators and internal stakeholders.