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Dal دال

<div>
 
 
 Job Description: Compliance &amp; AML Specialist
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (In-Office)
 
 
 
 Company:
 
 Dal
 
 
 
 Job Type:
 
 Full-Time
 
 
 
 Nationality:
 
 Saudi
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 Dal is a Saudi-born SaaS RegTech company powering the financial sector with advanced compliance and governance solutions. We combine regulatory expertise with modern technology to deliver products like AML, KYC, CRM, and risk management&mdash;built to help Financial Institutions and FinTechs launch, grow, and stay compliant with ease.
 
 
 
 
 
 Our platform is designed as a one-stop shop: scalable, API-driven, and built to integrate seamlessly with the Saudi financial ecosystem.
 
 
 
 
 
 At Dal, we&rsquo;re not just offering services&mdash;we&rsquo;re building technology that enables institutions to move confidently and keep pace with Vision 2030.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 To support the Compliance function in ensuring the institution adheres to all Capital Market Authority (CMA) regulations and internal policies. This role is ideal for a developing professional who will assist in monitoring, advising, and implementing compliance controls across the business, gaining valuable experience in the Saudi capital market.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Regulatory Monitoring &amp; Support:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assist in tracking and analyzing new and amended regulations issued by the CMA, SAMA, and Tadawul.
 </li>
 <li>
 Help ensure that business activities and client communications align with the
 
 CMA's Rules on Securities Business
 
 .
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Compliance Monitoring &amp; Testing:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Conduct routine compliance monitoring and surveillance activities under the guidance of the Head of Compliance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in reviewing marketing materials, client agreements, and trade transactions for compliance with regulations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Help monitor for potential market abuse and insider trading by running surveillance reports and escalating anomalies.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Policy &amp; Procedure Implementation:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assist in the maintenance and updating of the compliance manual and related policies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Help implement compliance controls and ensure they are being followed by the business units.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the management of the Conflicts of Interest register.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Reporting &amp; Administration:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assist in the preparation of standard regulatory reports and filings for the CMA.
 </li>
 <li>
 Help maintain accurate and organized compliance records, including training logs, breach registers, and monitoring reports.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the preparation of compliance reports for management.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 AML/CFT Support:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Work closely with the AML team to conduct client due diligence and screening.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in the monitoring and reporting of suspicious transactions as per Saudi AML/CFT regulations.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Training &amp; Awareness:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assist in developing and delivering basic compliance training sessions to staff.
 </li>
 <li>
 Help promote a culture of compliance within the organization.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 
 Must-Have:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Education:
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Certifications:
 
 
 Highly Desired:
 
 Progress toward or willingness to obtain the
 
 CMA Certification (CME-1)
 
 &amp;
 
 (CME-2)
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Experience:
 
 </li>
 <li>
 2 to 5 years of experience in a compliance, risk, or audit role within a financial institution.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Essential:
 
 Exposure to the Saudi capital market and a foundational understanding of CMA regulations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in a brokerage, asset management, or investment bank is preferred.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What We Offer
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Competitive Package:
 
 Attractive salary, potential equity participation, and high-tier health insurance coverage.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 High Growing Potential:
 
 A unique opportunity to build and lead the security function in a fast-growing fintech/regtech startup.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Impact &amp; Purpose:
 
 Direct influence on safeguarding products trusted by leading financial institutions in Saudi Arabia.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Culture First:
 
 A collaborative, fast-paced, and learning-driven environment &mdash; because culture eats strategy for breakfast.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Compliance & AML Specialist

Soar Software Development Company

<div>About Us:
Soar is a global fintech startup that specializes in financing and investment. Currently headquartered in Saudi Arabia, Soar is growing throughout the region with a mission to help people achieve their financial goals with innovative financial and property investment solutions and tools through its multi-purpose platform, designed to offer a simple and seamless user experience.
Role Purpose:
As a Chief of Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) you will lead our compliance function.
The ideal MLRO must be a Saudi national with extensive experience in the Saudi banking sector or in companies licensed by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). This role requires deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks, risk management, and anti-money laundering (AML) practices in Saudi Arabia.
Job duties and Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>
Develop, implement, and manage the company's compliance program in line with SAMA regulations and other relevant regulatory authorities.</li>
<li>Act as the primary liaison with SAMA and other regulatory bodies, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</li>
<li>Oversee and manage all AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism) policies, procedures, and controls.</li>
<li>Lead internal audits and compliance reviews to identify potential risks and implement corrective actions.</li>
<li>Ensure all departments adhere to compliance requirements, offering guidance and training where necessary.</li>
<li>Prepare and submit regular compliance and AML reports to senior management and regulators.</li>
<li>Monitor regulatory changes and advise on necessary adjustments to policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Handle suspicious activity reports (SARs) and ensure proper documentation and escalation.</li>
<li>Foster a strong compliance culture across the organization.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:<ul>
<li>
Saudi national (mandatory).</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CISA) are preferred.</li>
<li>15+ years of experience in compliance or AML roles within the Saudi banking sector or in companies licensed by SAMA.</li>
<li>Extensive experience working on home loans or mortgage loan products.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of SAMA regulations, AML laws, and compliance standards in Saudi Arabia.</li>
<li>Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Fluency in both Arabic and English.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul>
<li>
Currently working in a Saudi bank or a SAMA-licensed financial institution.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with compliance systems and tools used for AML monitoring and reporting.</li>
</ul>
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen our compliance culture in a fast-growing organization aligned with Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s regulatory landscape.</div>

Chief of Compliance & MLRO

York Towers

<div>
 York Towers is a global luxury real estate development leader of York Holding Group. Since 2016, we have delivered exceptional properties and managed six dynamic projects across five countries and three continents. With eight offices worldwide, we leverage cutting-edge technology and market insights to create multicultural residential communities that redefine modern living.
 
 
 
 Position:
 
 Compliance Officer
 
 
 
 Department:
 
 Compliance &amp; Risk
 
 
 
 Unit:
 
 Regulatory Compliance Unit
 
 
 
 About The Company
 
 
 
 A
 
 regulated fintech platform
 
 transforming real estate investment through
 
 tokenization and fractional ownership
 
 . The platform connects investors with vetted, income-generating real estate opportunities, blending traditional real estate security with fintech innovation.
 
 
 With operations launching by
 
 mid-next year
 
 , the company is building a world-class team to lead the region&rsquo;s move toward digital, transparent, and compliant real estate investment solutions.
 
 
 
 Position Summary
 
 
 
 The
 
 Compliance Officer
 
 will design, implement, and oversee the company&rsquo;s compliance framework in accordance with
 
 CMA, SAMA, and AML/CFT regulations
 
 . This position will be based in
 
 Saudi Arabia
 
 and acts as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain compliance policies, frameworks, and manuals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Serve as the main point of contact with CMA for inspections and filings.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct internal reviews, AML audits, and regulatory reporting.
 </li>
 <li>
 Deliver staff training on ethics, AML, and compliance obligations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Report compliance breaches directly to the Board and CMA.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure readiness for CMA licensing and FinTech Lab approval.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Regulatory &amp; CMA Compliance
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Acts as the Controlled Function &ndash; Compliance Officer under CMA APR.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensures compliance with AML Laws, FinTech Lab Standards, and Authorized Persons Regulations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintains awareness of CMA circulars and enforcement practices.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law, Finance, or Business; ICA certification preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 5+ years in compliance, legal, or audit within financial services or fintech.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of CMA and SAMA regulatory frameworks.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent reporting and communication skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Required Certifications: CME-1B, CME-2A, and CME-2B (exemptions apply for ICA Advanced Certificate holders).
 </li>
 <li>
 If not available, the company will sponsor the required CME certifications (as mandated by the CMA) before licensing.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Reporting Line
 
 
 
 Reports functionally to the
 
 Board of Directors
 
 and administratively to the
 
 Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
 
 .
 
 
 
 Work Location
 
 
 
 📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
</div>

Compliance Officer (Fintech)

هيئة التأمين | Insurance Authority

<div>
 
 
 Job Overview:
 
 
 
 This role is conducted within the vision, mission, and strategic plan of the Insurance Authority. The Expert of AML/CFT Market Surveillance safeguards the Authority&rsquo;s trading and transaction ecosystem by applying advanced analytics to detect, investigate, and mitigate illicit-finance risks. Reporting to the Manager of AML/CFT Market Surveillance, this role will drive alert investigations, calibrate data-driven detection models, and prepare regulatory submissions that satisfy FIU standards. As a subject-matter authority, the incumbent analyses multi-asset data sets to uncover emerging typologies, refines governance documentation, and mentors stakeholders on evolving risks. Continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration enhance detection efficiency, fortify compliance, and sustain market confidence in the Authority&rsquo;s AML/CFT framework.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities and Tasks:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Analyze daily surveillance alerts across trading, payment, and securities datasets, determine true positives, and escalate confirmed suspicious activity to the Manager of AML/CFT Market Surveillance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform holistic case reviews by corroborating transactional evidence with customer risk profiles, KYC information, and market behavior patterns.
 </li>
 <li>
 Document investigation outcomes in the case-management system with clear rationale, ensuring audit-ready records that meet regulatory retention standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Extract, cleanse, and enrich large volumes of market and transaction data to identify anomalies indicative of money-laundering or terrorist-financing schemes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct periodic back-testing and statistical tuning of scenario thresholds, rules, and machine-learning models to optimize detection effectiveness and minimize false positives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare data-quality dashboards and recommend enhancements to data feeds, reference tables, and analytics logic to the Technology &amp; Data Engineering teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Draft Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) that satisfy FIU schema requirements and submit them for managerial approval within prescribed timelines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain comprehensive procedural documentation, flowcharts, and risk assessments to evidence compliance with national AML/CFT regulations and the Authority&rsquo;s internal control framework.
 </li>
 <li>
 Liaise with Market Operations, Licensing, and Enforcement units to obtain contextual information and ensure consistent treatment of surveillance findings.
 </li>
 <li>
 Deliver focused knowledge-sharing sessions and create typology briefs to upskill junior analysts and cross-functional colleagues on emerging AML/CFT threats.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and prepare monthly performance reports, highlighting thematic issues and recommending remedial actions to the Manager.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support internal and external audit exercises by collating evidentiary artefacts, explaining surveillance methodologies, and tracking the timely closure of findings.
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform other job duties as assigned.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Competencies required:
 
 
 
 
 Core competencies
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ethics &amp; Integrity (Beginner)
 </li>
 <li>
 Effective Communication (Beginner)
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaboration &amp; Horizontality (Beginner)
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal Competence (Beginner)
 </li>
 <li>
 Analysis and Problem Solving (Intermediate)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Technical competencies
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 AML Risk Profiling (Intermediate)
 </li>
 <li>
 Risk Model Oversight (Intermediate)
 </li>
 <li>
 Data Analytics for AML (Intermediate)
 </li>
 <li>
 Market-Wide Risk Scoring (Intermediate)
 </li>
 <li>
 Engagement Planning (Intermediate)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Job requirements:
 
 
 
 
 Educational Qualifications (required)
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field
 </li>
 <li>
 Master&rsquo;s degree preferred
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Certifications (required)
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Relevant Professional Certificate is preferred
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 4+ years with Bachelor&rsquo;s degree, 2+ years with Master&rsquo;s degree.
 </li>
 <li>
 Position relevant experience is required.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Language
 
 
 
 (A1-A2: Basic, B1-B2: Intermediate, C1-C2: Fluent)
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 English (C1), Arabic (C2)
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Expert of AML/CFT Market Surveillance

Tabby | تابي

<div>
 
 Department:
 
 Compliance
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full Time
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 KSA
 
 
 
 Reporting To:
 
 Mohammed Al Shammari
 
 
 
 Description
 
 
 
 As the Compliance Lead for Tabby in Saudi Arabia, you will be the driving force behind the development and execution of Tabby's compliance strategy and framework. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure full adherence to all relevant regulations, including SAMA guidelines, AML/CTF obligations, and the broader legal framework in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will serve as Tabby&rsquo;s Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), acting as the primary point of contact for regulators and ensuring the company&rsquo;s governance and compliance structures are robust, efficient, and aligned with the business&rsquo;s growth.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Compliance Strategy &amp; Framework: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Tabby&rsquo;s compliance framework in Saudi Arabia, ensuring alignment with SAMA regulations and local laws.
 </li>
 <li>
 Regulatory Engagement: Act as the main point of contact with SAMA, managing inspections, audits, regulatory inquiries, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory obligations, including licensing requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 AML/CTF Oversight: Serve as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), ensuring robust anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) policies, suspicious transaction reporting (STR), and sanctions compliance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Governance &amp; Reporting: Develop and maintain compliance governance structures, including policies, monitoring, reporting, and escalation frameworks specific to the Saudi market. Oversee regulatory reporting, ensuring timely submission of all SAMA, ZATCA filings, disclosures, and prudential returns.
 </li>
 <li>
 Risk Management: Conduct periodic compliance and AML risk assessments, proactively identifying and mitigating key regulatory and financial crime risks to the business.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strategic Advisory: Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on the compliance implications of new products, partnerships, and business models to ensure that growth initiatives are aligned with regulatory requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Training &amp; Awareness: Drive compliance awareness across the organization by designing and delivering training programs. Embed compliance into day-to-day operations, ensuring the team is equipped to adhere to regulatory obligations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with teams across the business, including legal, risk, product, customer experience (CX), operations, and finance, ensuring compliance is integrated at every stage of product development and business operation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Regulatory Insight: Stay up-to-date with regulatory developments, including SAMA circulars and global best practices, adapting policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Skills, Knowledge &amp; Expertise
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 8+ years in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles within financial services, fintech, or payments, including significant exposure to senior leadership responsibilities.
 </li>
 <li>
 In-depth knowledge of SAMA regulations, AML/CTF frameworks, sanctions compliance, KYC/CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, data privacy, and consumer protection.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven track record in managing direct relationships with SAMA and other regional regulators. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across the organization.
 </li>
 <li>
 Extensive understanding of BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later), digital payments, e-wallets, and fintech operations in Saudi Arabia.
 </li>
 <li>
 Previous experience serving as a Compliance Officer/MLRO or equivalent for a regulated financial institution is highly desirable.
 </li>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CAMS, CCO, or ICA are preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is essential.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Compliance Lead

Tabby

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Description</h3><div> 
As the Compliance Lead for Tabby in Saudi Arabia, you will be the driving force behind the development and execution of Tabby's compliance strategy and framework. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure full adherence to all relevant regulations, including SAMA guidelines, AML/CTF obligations, and the broader legal framework in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will serve as Tabby&rsquo;s Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), acting as the primary point of contact for regulators and ensuring the company&rsquo;s governance and compliance structures are robust, efficient, and aligned with the business&rsquo;s growth.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Key Responsibilities</h3> 
<ul>
<li>
Compliance Strategy &amp; Framework: 
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Tabby&rsquo;s compliance framework in Saudi Arabia, ensuring alignment with SAMA regulations and local laws. 
</li><li>Regulatory Engagement: 
Act as the main point of contact with SAMA, managing inspections, audits, regulatory inquiries, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory obligations, including licensing requirements. 
</li><li>AML/CTF Oversight: 
Serve as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), ensuring robust anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) policies, suspicious transaction reporting (STR), and sanctions compliance. 
</li><li>Governance &amp; Reporting: 
Develop and maintain compliance governance structures, including policies, monitoring, reporting, and escalation frameworks specific to the Saudi market. Oversee regulatory reporting, ensuring timely submission of all SAMA, ZATCA filings, disclosures, and prudential returns. 
</li><li>Risk Management: 
Conduct periodic compliance and AML risk assessments, proactively identifying and mitigating key regulatory and financial crime risks to the business. 
</li><li>Strategic Advisory: 
Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on the compliance implications of new products, partnerships, and business models to ensure that growth initiatives are aligned with regulatory requirements. 
</li><li>Training &amp; Awareness: 
Drive compliance awareness across the organization by designing and delivering training programs. Embed compliance into day-to-day operations, ensuring the team is equipped to adhere to regulatory obligations. 
</li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: 
Collaborate with teams across the business, including legal, risk, product, customer experience (CX), operations, and finance, ensuring compliance is integrated at every stage of product development and business operation. 
</li><li>Regulatory Insight: 
Stay up-to-date with regulatory developments, including SAMA circulars and global best practices, adapting policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.</li></ul> 
<div></div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Skills, Knowledge &amp; Expertise</h3> 
<div></div><ul><li>
 8+ years in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles within financial services, fintech, or payments, including significant exposure to senior leadership responsibilities.</li>
<li> In-depth knowledge of SAMA regulations, AML/CTF frameworks, sanctions compliance, KYC/CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, data privacy, and consumer protection.</li>
<li> Proven track record in managing direct relationships with SAMA and other regional regulators. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across the organization.</li>
<li> Extensive understanding of BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later), digital payments, e-wallets, and fintech operations in Saudi Arabia.</li>
<li> Previous experience serving as a Compliance Officer/MLRO or equivalent for a regulated financial institution is highly desirable.</li>
<li> Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CAMS, CCO, or ICA are preferred.</li>
<li> Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is essential.</li></ul> 
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
About Tabby</h3><div>
Tabby creates financial freedom in the way people shop, earn and save, by reshaping their relationship with money. 
 
The company&rsquo;s flagship offering allows shoppers to split their payments online and in-store with no interest or fees. Over 32,000 global brands and small businesses, including Amazon, Noon, IKEA and Shein use Tabby to accelerate growth and gain loyal customers by offering easy and flexible payments online and in stores. 
 
Tabby has generated over $7 billion in transaction volume for its partner brands and has the highest rated, most reviewed, largest and fastest growing app of any fintech in the GCC region. 
 
Tabby launched operations in 2020 and has raised +$1 billion in equity and debt funding from global and regional investors.</div></div>

<div>
 
 Department:
 
 Compliance
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full Time
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 KSA
 
 
 
 Reporting To:
 
 Tommaso Pace
 
 
 
 Description
 
 
 
 
 About the role:
 
 
 
 As the
 
 Senior Compliance Manager &ndash; KSA
 
 , you will lead Tabby&rsquo;s compliance strategy and framework in Saudi Arabia, ensuring full adherence to
 
 SAMA regulations
 
 , AML/CTF obligations, and all relevant legal frameworks. You will act as the
 
 Company&rsquo;s Compliance Officer and MLRO
 
 , serving as the primary point of contact with regulators, owning governance structures, and embedding a strong culture of compliance across the business.
 
 
 This is a senior leadership role where you will balance regulatory obligations with business growth, ensuring Tabby continues to scale responsibly and sustainably in one of its most strategic markets.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of Tabby&rsquo;s compliance framework in alignment with SAMA regulations and Saudi Arabian laws.
 </li>
 <li>
 Serve as the primary point of contact with SAMA, managing inspections, audits, regulatory inquiries, and license obligations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for Tabby KSA, ensuring robust AML/CTF policies, suspicious transaction reporting (STR), and sanctions compliance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain compliance governance structures, including policies, monitoring, reporting, and escalation frameworks tailored to the Saudi market.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee regulatory reporting and ensure timely submission of all SAMA and ZATCA filings, disclosures, and prudential returns.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct periodic compliance and AML risk assessments, identifying and mitigating key regulatory and financial crime risks.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on compliance implications of new products, partnerships, and business models.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive compliance awareness across the organization by leading training programs and embedding compliance into day-to-day operations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, risk, product, CX, operations, and finance teams to ensure compliance is integrated at every stage.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay on top of regulatory developments, SAMA circulars, and global best practices, proactively adjusting policies and frameworks to ensure ongoing compliance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Represent Tabby in industry and regulatory forums, building strong relationships with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 8+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles within financial services, fintech, or payments, including senior leadership exposure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven expertise in SAMA regulations, AML/CTF frameworks, sanctions compliance, KYC/CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, data privacy, and consumer protection.
 </li>
 <li>
 Track record of managing direct relationships with SAMA and other regional regulators.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of BNPL, digital payments, e-wallets, and fintech operations in Saudi Arabia.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience serving as a Compliance Officer/MLRO or equivalent for a regulated financial institution.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to influence across senior stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply regulations pragmatically to business operations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CCO, ICA) are highly desirable.
 </li>
 <li>
 Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Who will excel?
 
 
 
 The ideal candidate thrives in fast-moving, high-growth environments, is comfortable engaging with regulators at the highest level, and knows how to balance compliance requirements with business strategy. They will be a strong communicator, a strategic thinker, and a hands-on leader who can build robust frameworks while enabling innovation.
 
 
 At Tabby, we act as owners and are held accountable because Tabby belongs to every one of us. We treat each other and our users with kindness, respect, and inclusivity. We&rsquo;re transparent, open to feedback, and always evolving.
 
 
 And in return, we offer:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 A global team of inspired professionals and a truly inclusive company culture.
 </li>
 <li>
 100% trust and freedom to apply your vision from day one.
 </li>
 <li>
 Employee Stock Options Program &ndash; because Tabby belongs to every one of us.
 </li>
 <li>
 Relocation support and guidance through all the entire process.
 </li>
 <li>
 Remote-first setup, with regular opportunities to connect and collaborate in person.
 </li>
 <li>
 Learning and growth opportunities in one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in the region.
 </li>
 <li>
 Devices and tools you need to succeed.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

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