Compliance & AML/CFT Senior Officer

Company Description

Diligent Financial Services S.A.L. (DFS), licensed by the Lebanese Capital Markets Authority (License No. 33), is seeking a Compliance & AML/CFT Senior Officer to join our team in Beirut.

This role is ideal for a compliance professional who is passionate about regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, and corporate governance, and is looking to contribute to a regulated financial institution.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and monitoring of DFS's Compliance and AML/CFT framework.
• Ensure compliance with Lebanese CMA regulations, SIC requirements, and applicable international standards.
• Prepare regulatory reports and liaise with regulatory authorities on routine compliance matters.
• Perform KYC, CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, and AML monitoring activities.
• Support compliance monitoring, internal audits, staff training, and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in Compliance and AML/CFT within financial services, banking, brokerage, or capital markets. Candidates must also either hold the Lebanese Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Business Conduct, Securities, and Derivatives examinations; hold a degree in Securities and/or Financial Derivatives issued by Banque du Liban; or possess more than ten (10) years of experience in the financial services and banking sector in Lebanon.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks, KYC requirements, and Special Investigation Commission (SIC) / Capital Markets Authority (CMA) regulatory requirements.
• Good communication skills in Arabic and English.

Additional Information

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Send your CV to: GM@dfs.com.lb and molleik@dfs.finance