Chief Compliance Officer

About the role:

If you are looking to make the next, exciting step in your career within Compliance, then look no further. We have exclusively partnered with a highly regulated and growing organization, to hire a Chief Compliance Officer . For this role, you will lead end‑to‑end regulatory compliance in Saudi Arabia (and other jurisdictions where our Client operates), act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board, build a strong compliance culture, and support IPO readiness .

Key Responsibilities:

• Own SAMA compliance and act as the primary liaison with regulators; manage audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting .
• Implement and continually refine company‑wide compliance programs and policies ; ensure effective roll‑out and enforcement across teams.
• Lead AML/CTF (as or supervising MLRO): KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, SAR , and regulatory reporting.
• Drive training & awareness so responsibilities are understood org‑wide.
• Lead compliance risk management : risk assessments, risk register, and coordinated GRC with Risk & Legal.
• Prepare quarterly/ad‑hoc compliance reports for the Board and executive leadership; advise on regulatory implications of initiatives.
• Support licensing, cross‑border compliance , and alignment with international listing standards for IPO.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior compliance roles within fintech/payments/banking/investments .
• Deep knowledge of KSA regulation and international standards (e.g., FATF , GDPR‑equivalent data protection); proven SAMA experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management .
• Certifications such as CAMS/ACAMS, ICA, CCO (or equivalent) preferred.
• Fluent in Arabic and English .

If you are ready to make an impact and contribute to this organization's future, we want to hear from you. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career as a Chief Compliance Officer.