66 Compliance Analyst jobs in Saudi Arabia

HSBC Saudi Arabia provides investment banking services to the full spectrum of corporate and institutional clients in both the private and government sectors, including public companies; private companies and establishments; funds; government agencies; and family businesses and offices.

The job holder supports Senior Manager in meeting regulatory obligations by actively supporting the implementation of Sanctions policy, Anti Money Laundering (AML), and Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF) in compliance with CMA rules and regulations.

Working closely with the Manager, Brokerage, Asset Management, Investment Banking & HSS. In the execution of AML duties, the job holder must independently handle tasks assigned and be able to make decisions within their designated authority. The job holder must independently analyze and critically evaluate responses without much supervision and escalate as appropriate.

Key activities and decision making areas

• Providing support and direction on FC Compliance for all HBSA business lines, particularly relating to KYC and Customer Due Diligence requests.
• Reviewing any new/amended material laws, rules and regulations and HBSA policies, assess their applicability to the business areas and guide the business accordingly, ensuring all appropriate processes and procedures are amended to comply.
• Communicate with CMA and other regulatory authorities, and resolve queries or issues raised by them, if required.
• Assist in audit committees, and assist with remediation and other action to address FC gaps identified during assurance and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure that an effective Compliance training program is implemented in HSBC SA.
• Make recommendations for onboarding of all new and retention of existing high-risk rated customers.
• Review quality and completeness of customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) information in accordance with the AML Policy and Line of Business Procedures.
• Escalate all negative hits or Sanctions exposure or AML exposure to the Risk Reputational Client Selection Committee to obtain approval.
• Support efforts to proactively drive the KYC improvements to support sanctions compliance.
• Provide support to the FC function for implementing an effective FC framework and controls to protect the bank from potential losses.
• Provide support on any FC related project as required.
• Review reports and make recommendations and follow up for corrections and remedial actions.
• Assist with completion of AML, Sanction, AB&C, Tax Evasion, Internal and External Fraud and Market Surveillance action, register, reporting requirements, including but not limited to half-yearly certifications, monthly reports, issue reports, and reportable event escalation, in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Review quality and completeness of customer records in accordance with the sanction & AML policy and line of business procedures.
• Conduct effective and timely investigations into assigned cases in accordance with agreed standard reporting requirements and service level agreements.
• On receipt of a referral, conduct a review to identify probable financial crime related issues or mitigation of financial crime risks.
• Write a high-quality investigative narrative (Investigation Report) and record the case history, with supporting findings, in an approved case management system.
• Escalate at the first reliable indication of financial crime risk to the Senior Manager of FC unit for consideration of reporting.
• Manage Oracle Watchlist Screening (OWS) referrals in line with Name Screening and investigative reporting instructions.
• Manage the SAS Transactions monitoring system alerts and discount low-medium risk issues with rationale justifications as a Level 1 action.
• Escalate all high risk alerts/issues to the line manager (Level 2) for decision taking.
• Provide back-up coverage for leave and vacation as needed.
• Provide support on any FC related project as required.
• Review reports and make recommendations and follow up for corrections and remedial actions.
• Have access to group systems and implement all needed reports.
• Update the FC packs for all local committees and regional committees.
• Responsible for all FC risk controls in the Helios system.
• Have access to the Helios System and review submitted risks from the business.
• Support/oversight of daily trade and communications surveillance across Covered Business lines.
• Oversight of Transactions monitoring across all covered business lines.
• Assess testing the adequacy of controls in place within Covered Business.
• Manage ad-hoc trading reviews, including trends and analysis of unusual trading activity.
• Assist with the implementation and rollout of a new surveillance / market abuse monitoring tool.
• Update the Watchlist immediately and complete required investigations.

• Interact with HSBC SA Senior Management for escalating compliance-related issues/requests, if required.
• Interact with all Departments/Businesses to develop action plans and responses to regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate with CMA for responding or resolving queries/issues.
• Network with Regulatory Authorities to maintain relationships, resolve compliance-related concerns, and stay abreast of new developments.

• The jobholder will ensure the fair treatment of customers is at the heart of everything we do, both personally and as an organisation.
• The jobholder will reassess operational risks in conjunction with entity management, considering changing conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, procedures, restructurings, and technology.
• Oversee to ensure risks are captured, monitored and reported, including timely follow-up resolutions and escalation of breaches when required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Accountancy, Business Administration or relevant field from an accredited University
• Master’s Degree in Risk Management is preferred
• Certified Bank Compliance Officer (CBCO), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), or Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional (CRCP) is advantageous.

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Prior experience in Compliance and Risk Management in the banking/financial sector is preferred
• Some understanding of local CMA regulatory framework and regulations
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities effectively and meet challenging deadlines
• Team player who focuses on delivery and continuous improvement
• Ability to assess business needs and apply regulatory knowledge when providing advice

*Please note that this job ad will close in 3 weeks (10/09/2025)

• Associate

• Full-time

• Other
• Industries: Financial Services and Investment Banking

Note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HSBC. This description is for a Compliance Manager role in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Job Purpose

To lead the company’s financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and compliance functions. This role ensures accuracy and timeliness of management reporting, drives financial discipline across all business units, and guarantees compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements (ZATCA, SOCPA). The role also plays a critical part in IPO readiness, private placement transactions, and supporting senior leadership with insights for strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
• Develop and manage the company’s annual budget and rolling forecasts.
• Consolidate budgets across all business units and align them with corporate strategy.
• Provide variance analysis (budget vs. actual vs. prior year) with clear business insights.
• Drive cost control and efficiency initiatives through analysis and recommendations.

• Financial Reporting:
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packs with executive summaries.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS in all financial reports.
• Coordinate with auditors and ensure timely submission of audited financial statements.
• Support the CFO and Financial Controller with board-level reporting requirements.

• Compliance & Governance:
• Ensure compliance with ZATCA, SOCPA, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee financial policies, internal controls, and compliance procedures.
• Support IPO readiness activities including documentation, prospectus data, and disclosure compliance.
• Coordinate with external advisors (auditors, consultants, and legal) on financial compliance matters.

• Team Leadership:
• Supervise and mentor staff within the FP&A, reporting, and compliance teams.
• Ensure continuous development of team skills in IFRS, reporting, and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Education & Certification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Master’s degree or professional certification (CPA, CFA, ACCA) strongly preferred.

• Experience:
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, FP&A, and compliance.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Prior experience with IPO readiness or capital market transactions is a plus.

Required Skills

• Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards or Oracle preferred).
• Knowledge of business intelligence and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) is a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Soft Skills:
• Strong communication and presentation skills (English mandatory; Arabic is an advantage).
• Ability to influence and collaborate across business units.
• High attention to detail with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.

Job Purpose

To lead the company’s financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and compliance functions. This role ensures accuracy and timeliness of management reporting, drives financial discipline across all business units, and guarantees compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements (ZATCA, SOCPA). The role also plays a critical part in IPO readiness, private placement transactions, and supporting senior leadership with insights for strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
• Develop and manage the company’s annual budget and rolling forecasts.
• Consolidate budgets across all business units and align them with corporate strategy.
• Provide variance analysis (budget vs. actual vs. prior year) with clear business insights.
• Drive cost control and efficiency initiatives through analysis and recommendations.

• Financial Reporting:
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packs with executive summaries.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS in all financial reports.
• Coordinate with auditors and ensure timely submission of audited financial statements.
• Support the CFO and Financial Controller with board-level reporting requirements.

• Compliance & Governance:
• Ensure compliance with ZATCA, SOCPA, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee financial policies, internal controls, and compliance procedures.
• Support IPO readiness activities including documentation, prospectus data, and disclosure compliance.
• Coordinate with external advisors (auditors, consultants, and legal) on financial compliance matters.

• Team Leadership:
• Supervise and mentor staff within the FP&A, reporting, and compliance teams.
• Ensure continuous development of team skills in IFRS, reporting, and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Education & Certification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Master’s degree or professional certification (CPA, CFA, ACCA) strongly preferred.

• Experience:
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, FP&A, and compliance.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Prior experience with IPO readiness or capital market transactions is a plus.

Required Skills

• Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards or Oracle preferred).
• Knowledge of business intelligence and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) is a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Soft Skills:
• Strong communication and presentation skills (English mandatory; Arabic is an advantage).
• Ability to influence and collaborate across business units.
• High attention to detail with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day operations of the risk management department to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the department’s processes. Supports the department in preparation for any enterprise risk management-related examinations conducted by external parties such as regulatory agencies or any potential internal audit.
• Designing and implementing an overall risk management process for the university, which includes an analysis of the financial impact on the university when risks occur. Contributes to the development and execution of the department's short to mid-term strategic plan to ensure alignment with the department’s strategic priorities and the university's goals.
• Conducts risk assessments, collecting and analyzing documentation, statistics, and reports, identifying potential risks that may affect the university. Reviews and assesses risk management policies and protocols; makes recommendations and implements modifications and improvements.
• Reports accurately and on time, identifying risk areas, making recommendations for improvement, and collaborating with related departments until agreed-upon actions are completed.
• Promotes organizational risk awareness culture through communications, workshops, training sessions, and informal/formal engagements, etc.
• Conducts the BIA and test/exercise planning, determining any associated compliance requirements (e.g. legal obligations to conduct a certain number and type of exercise each year).
• Assess and prioritize business processes from the resilience/availability perspective.
• Determine/specify resilience requirements, taking into account interdependencies between processes and IT systems support aspects, and prepare BC plans.
• Ensure that BC plans are prepared to a consistent level of quality, accuracy, completeness and detail, typically by preparing suitable templates.
• Take a strategic enterprise-wide view of BC, developing broad strategies and policies for BC that complement and support other routine business strategies, risk and security management objectives, IT DR policies
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Visa’s Global Risk organization is seeking a dynamic Director to join its team and lead Digital Payment risks management across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman.

This role serves as the face of Risk with external obligation to ensure Visa’s interactions with clients, partners, merchants, regulators and other third parties on risk-related matters are well informed, effective, and collectively moving the Visa ecosystem towards a stronger state. Internally, the Risk Management Director’s obligation is to leverage their market knowledge and presence to ensure Visa’s risk related policies, programs and frameworks are aligned with current and future business demands.

The Director role provides deep insights, thought leadership and support against a broader set of risk related issues and activities, including client fraud and approval optimization, credit settlement risk, anti-money laundering, deployment of Visa’s Risk solutions, the use of third parties and deployment of emerging technologies.

The Director will serve as the risk leader and advisor to the KBO business and GCC & CEMEA Risk leadership teams and will play a vital role in shaping the risk management landscape in a rapidly growing cluster.

Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Risk, GCC, this role requires frequent collaboration with internal stakeholders across the GCC and CEMEA regions, and extensive external engagements with clients, partners, government and other payment industry stakeholders.

As an individual contributor, this role requires a highly self-motivated individual, with the skills and ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders across the Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman cluster.

Five core principles provide a foundation for our work in Risk Management:

Market Knowledge: Maintain a heightened awareness of the country or regional business environment, the payment system and other risks to clients operating in each market, and the past and present tactics being deployed to mitigate these risks.

Business Alignment: Align Visa’s risk-related objectives and activities with Visa’s business goals in the same area in order to maximize long-term growth.

Relationship Management: Engage key stakeholders (clients, partners, law enforcement, government and others) to secure support for Visa’s goals and address identified risks.

Thought Leadership: Differentiate Visa by demonstrating thought leadership to payment system stakeholders on risk issues, pulling from local, regional, and global sources. As a Risk Vanguard within the cluster work with Risk to identify new & novel methods used by criminals to target clients or stakeholders and build customized and innovative risk offerings by aligning with internal stakeholders to disrupt emerging fraud & security vulnerabilities affecting the Payments Industry

Communication: Ensure strong communication and provide marketplace feedback around Visa’s risk related programs and policies, and other activities

Key Responsibilities:

Ecosystem Risk Management: Maintain a heightened awareness of the country or regional business environment, payment systems, and other risks to clients operating in each market. Stay informed about past and present tactics used to mitigate these risks. Monitor local risk-related trends and developments, such as fraud schemes, regulatory changes, and key developments required to enhance the risk profile of partners and clients as well as Visa’s risk posture. Take the lead in protecting the payment ecosystem by proactively managing Visa’s Ecosystem Integrity programs with internal and external stakeholders.

Business Alignment: Align Visa’s risk-related objectives and activities with Visa’s business goals in the region to optimize long-term growth and ensure that risk management strategies support and enhance the overall business strategy.

Risk Relationship Management: Engage key stakeholders, including clients, law enforcement, government, and other relevant entities, to secure support for Visa’s goals and address identified risks. Be the primary Visa risk expert advisor to key clients in the market. Drive customized risk engagements and provide focus to key clients, fintechs, merchants, and emerging payment stakeholders. Develop and execute a client engagement plan and materials to help clients optimize fraud performance, determine the type and frequency of engagements.

Thought Leadership: Differentiate Visa by demonstrating thought leadership on risk issues to payment system stakeholders. Participate in and orchestrate industry forums (e.g., clients, law enforcement, regulators, industry participants), and consumer awareness campaigns of payment system stakeholders to drive greater awareness and support for Visa’s payment system risk strategy. Be the point of reference in all risk-related engagement with regulatory and industry bodies. Differentiate Visa as a digital payments leader by providing clients and other stakeholders with value-added insights, best practices, conducting onsite market fraud prevention seminars (or webinars), and educational materials.

Communication: Ensure effective communication and provide marketplace feedback regarding Visa’s risk-related programs, policies, and other activities. Maintain transparency and keep all relevant parties informed about risk management initiatives and outcomes.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

• Has led underwriting operations for SME, Retail or corporate lending for a large Financial Institution for a minimum of 3 years, taking accountability for application processing and credit decisioning functions
• Led the underwriting of merchants for a large acquirer including client risk assessment and due diligence, onboarding
• Strong understanding of and experience managing acquiring risk with hands-on experience improving the acquiring risk posture of an entity.
• Experience in managing fraud risk, transaction monitoring operations, application fraud assessment, and suspicious transaction review.
• Good understanding of Anti-Money Laundering policies and operational processes
• Assessed impact of regulation on business or operations, responsible for responding to regulatory requirements, and participated or led responses to regulatory supervision or scrutiny.
• Experience with maximizing portfolio performance within the confines of local regulation.

Required

• Master’s degree required with 10+ years of progressive risk management experience working in the payment services or financial industry
• Strong understanding of the inter-dependency between Credit, Operational, Strategic and Cybersecurity Risks
• Understanding of current and emerging payment system risk trends across Middle East & Africa
• Ability to influence at senior levels both internally and externally.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize complex and technical information into clear recommendations on course of action.
• Detail orientation and strong analytical skills, willingness to offer thought leadership, to think creatively, and to offer new ways to approach old problems
• Flexibility and ability to think creatively and to identify new ways to approach old problems.
• Ability to identify and pursue multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver superior results.
• Exceptional project management and reporting skills. Strong proficiency with project management tools (i.e. Microsoft Project, Visio, PowerPoint). Proven ability to prioritize deliverables and projects to meet timelines efficiently, to adapt to changes in priorities quickly and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously to drive projects to completion and deliver quality materials under tight deadlines
• Experience determining when to escalate to management and identifying the right stakeholders for decision making
• Excellent collaboration and communications skills with experience in influencing, communicating and driving change through cross-functional groups, including the ability to diplomatically build consensus across disparate views
• Positive, proactive, solution-oriented problem solver who gets things done within a matrix organization
• Experience in preparing, and reviewing, and delivering (concise) executive level communications

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Overview

يعتبر متخصص إدارة المخاطر جزءًا حيويًا من أي منظمة، حيث يلعب دورًا رئيسيًا في تحديد وتحليل وإدارة المخاطر المحتملة التي قد تؤثر على العمليات التجارية. يتطلب هذا الدور مهارات تحليلية قوية وقدرة على التفكير الاستراتيجي لضمان استدامة الأعمال. سيكون المرشح الناجح مسؤولاً عن تطوير استراتيجيات فعالة لتقليل المخاطر وتحسين الأداء العام للمنظمة.

1. تحديد وتقييم المخاطر المحتملة التي قد تؤثر على الأعمال.


2. تطوير استراتيجيات وخطط لإدارة المخاطر.


3. تقديم تقارير دورية للإدارة حول حالة المخاطر والتوصيات.


4. تحديث السياسات والإجراءات المتعلقة بإدارة المخاطر بانتظام.


5. مهارات قيادية وقدرة على العمل ضمن فريق.


6. إلمام بأدوات تحليل البيانات والتقنيات الحديثة.

1. خبرة سابقة في إدارة المخاطر أو مجال ذي صلة 0-2 سنة.


2. مهارات تحليلية قوية وقدرة على حل المشكلات.


3. شهادة مهنية في إدارة المخاطر أو مجال ذي صلة.


4. حاصل على شهادة ISO 31000


5. مهارات تنظيمية وإدارة الوقت ممتازة. نتائج وتحسين الأداء.

• مهارات تحليل البيانات وإعداد التقارير.


• فهم شامل لمفاهيم إدارة المخاطر.


• قدرة على استخدام أدوات إدارة المخاطر الحديثة.


• إلمام بالتشريعات والمعايير المتعلقة بإدارة المخاطر.


• قدرة على التفكير الاستراتيجي واتخاذ القرارات.

Job Description

About Us :

Kaizen is the Number 1 Recruitment Leader in the MENA region and works on placing high-caliber professionals in prominent and lucrative roles across the Middle East & GCC.

The Client :

Established in 1841, it is the world’s leading source of business information and insights, enabling companies to Decide with Confidence. It operates responsibly in 64 countries across the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, and the Indian Ocean / Pacific Islands regions.

Job Description :

We are looking for a high-performing Sales Consultant based in KSA to meet our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping our company competitive and innovative.

Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Be responsible for Business Development in the assigned region.
2. Build, maintain, and manage key relationships.
3. Devise and execute appropriate marketing and promotional efforts.
4. Achieve growth and meet sales targets successfully.
5. Set objectives for each client offering.
6. Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with clients and understanding their needs.
7. Present sales, revenue, expenses reports, and realistic forecasts to the management team.
8. Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition.

Skills & Competencies :

• Successful previous experience as a sales representative or sales executive, consistently meeting or exceeding targets.
• Ability to communicate, make presentations, and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the company.
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from planning to successful closure.
• Strong business sense and diverse industry expertise.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent networking skills.

Qualifications :

• Preferably Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field from a reputed institute.

Experience :

• Preferably 3+ years of B2B corporate sales experience.

Next Steps :

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Requirements :

Sales