Hiring for Compliance Manager – Lebanon

The Compliance Manager ensures that Neonism’s operations, products, and customer activities fully comply with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards, minimizing regulatory and reputational risk in a fintech environment.

Responsible for regulatory compliance, internal audit, AML/CFT oversight, partner compliance, and governance alignment with Banque du Liban (BDL) and Special Investigation Commission (SIC) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with BDL circulars and Lebanese financial regulations

• Act as primary liaison with regulators and external auditors

• Lead internal audit, compliance programs, and risk-based monitoring

• Oversee AML/CFT framework including KYC, KYB, transaction monitoring, STR reporting, and EDD

• Manage third-party and vendor compliance due diligence

• Prepare regulatory reports and discrepancy filings

• Deliver compliance training and promote a strong ethical culture

Requirements

• 5–7 years of compliance experience in Lebanese banking/financial sector (2+ years supervisory)

• Strong knowledge of BDL, SIC, AML/CFT, and Lebanese data protection laws

• Experience in regulatory reporting and liaison

• CAMS certification preferred

• Fluent in Arabic and English (French is a plus)

A senior compliance role suited for professionals with strong regulatory expertise in Lebanon’s financial and fintech sector.