94 Compliance Officer jobs in Saudi Arabia

Qualifications:

Bachelor in Legal, Finance or Engineering

Certified in Compliance office (CCO)

Minimum Experience:

4-5 Years of Experience in Compliance

Key Skills:

• Analytical & Problem - solving skills are essential for interpreting regulations and identifying potential compliance issues.
• Excellent communication skills (Arabic-Engilsh) are crucial for interacting with various stakeholders and conveying complex information clearly.
• Basic Compliance Knowledge.
• PMP, RMP.

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We have an urgent opening for Compliance cum Admin Executive for Riyadh location.

Job location : Riyadh.

Role Overview:

The
Compliance cum Admin Executive
will be responsible for ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance across Data Center, Infrastructure, or Construction projects, while also handling key administrative operations. The role demands strong knowledge of compliance frameworks, vendor documentation, site permits, and effective office administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory compliances (labor laws, safety norms, local authority approvals, etc.) relevant to Data Center / Infra / Construction projects.
• Maintain updated compliance records, licenses, permits, and certifications for projects and corporate office.
• Support internal and external audits (legal, statutory, ISO, safety) and ensure timely closure of observations.
• Manage administrative functions including vendor coordination, procurement, facilities management, and asset tracking.
• Handle documentation for HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) compliance and liaise with site teams for permits/approvals.
• Ensure contractor/vendor compliance for statutory obligations (PF, ESI, insurance, safety training, etc.).
• Draft and implement internal compliance policies and SOPs to align with company standards.
• Provide compliance and administrative reports to senior management on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with project sites for smooth execution of compliance-related documentation and approvals.

Key Skills:

• Good knowledge of compliance requirements in
  Data Center / Infra / Construction industry
  .
• Familiarity with labor laws, contract compliance, vendor documentation, and safety regulations.
• Strong administrative and organizational management abilities.
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and compliance tracking tools.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Business Administration, Law, or related discipline.
• 8-10 years of experience in compliance and administration within Data Center / Infra / Construction projects.
• Hands-on exposure to statutory compliances, vendor contracts, and safety audits is highly desirable.

About the Role

Evercare is seeking a highly experienced
Compliance Officer
to ensure the company's operations, particularly in
marketing and promotional activities
, are fully aligned with the regulations of the
Ministry of Health (MOH)
and the
Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA)
. This role is critical in safeguarding our reputation as Saudi Arabia's leading provider of wellness and longevity services, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of compliance, transparency, and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret, and implement relevant
  MOH and SFDA regulations
  , guidelines, and updates, with special focus on
  advertising, marketing, and promotional rules
  .
• Review and approve all
  marketing campaigns, social media content, and promotional materials
  before release to ensure compliance.
• Develop, update, and enforce
  internal compliance policies and SOPs
  across Evercare operations.
• Conduct
  compliance audits and risk assessments
  to identify and mitigate potential violations.
• Act as the
  primary liaison with MOH and SFDA
  , handling communication, submissions, and inspections.
• Provide
  training and workshops
  for staff (medical, marketing, and sales teams) on compliance standards and ethical practices.
• Investigate and report any compliance breaches, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are taken.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance records in line with regulatory expectations.
• Support cross-functional teams in
  product launches, service expansions, and partnerships
  , ensuring compliance is integrated into business strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
  in Law, Pharmacy, Healthcare Administration, Regulatory Affairs, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
  in compliance, regulatory affairs, or healthcare law, with at least
  3 years in Saudi Arabia
  .
• Proven expertise in
  MOH and SFDA regulations
  , especially
  advertising and marketing rules
  .
• Strong knowledge of healthcare, wellness, and pharmaceutical industry practices in the Kingdom.
• Excellent communication skills (Arabic & English), with the ability to advise, train, and influence internal stakeholders.
• High ethical standards, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.

Why Join Evercare?

• Be part of Saudi Arabia's most ambitious
  wellness and longevity company
  , aligned with
  Vision 2030
  .
• Play a pivotal role in shaping a
  compliance-first culture
  at a fast-growing healthcare brand.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership in regulatory affairs.

Career Opportunities with Avana Companies

A great place to work.

As a people-first organization, AVANA Companies is the sum of our team members. Our team is the heart of our organization, across all our brands.  Given everything they bring to the table, our goal is to enrich their lives as much as we enrich the lives of our clients and partners. At the end of the day, our passion is our people, and our purpose is to deliver Capital for a Better Tomorrow. As a united team, we passionately pursue that purpose – ultimately creating a lasting impression on our own lives and the lives of people around the world. We’re lucky that every day we get to collaborate and work together to accomplish that. It’s one of the many factors that make us a family of companies .

Want to learn more about how you can join our family? View our openings below and be sure to check back often, as our family is constantly growing!

Mission:
The Compliance Officer will ensure the financial transactions, business activities and general operations adhere to the principles of Shariah law, including compliance oversight, policy development, auditing and risk management, stakeholder communication and ethical advocacy.

Key Performance Indicators:
• The % of the organization's assets that comply with Sharia principles, including investments, financing activities, and other financial instruments that align with Islamic finance guidelines.
• The amount of time taken to obtain approval from authorities for new financial products, contracts, or business activities.
• Drafting, implementing and training of business operations procedures for new staff within 60 days of onboarding.
• The # of findings from compliance audits or assessments and the % time taken to remediate any issues identified.
• The accuracy and timeliness of regulatory reports submitted by the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Ensures that the organization complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards applicable to its operations including AML, KYC requirements
• Acts as primary liaison between the organization and regulatory authorities, industry associations, and other external stakeholders.
• Scrutinizes contracts, agreements, and business practices to ensure they are free from interest (riba), uncertainty (gharar), speculation (maisir), and unethical investments.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures that align with Shariah principles and regulatory requirements. This will involve creating guidelines for permissible investments, ethical business practices, and customer interactions that adhere to Islamic finance principles.
• Monitors the organization's activities to detect any violations of laws, regulations, or internal policies. Investigates potential breaches, documenting findings, and reporting them to senior management and regulatory authorities as required.
• Provides training and educational sessions to employees to ensure they understand Shariah compliance requirements and their implications for business operations.
• Audits and monitoring activities to assess the organization's compliance with Sharia principles. This involves reviewing financial records, conducting on-site inspections, and investigating any potential breaches of Sharia compliance.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Certificate in Islamic Finance (PCIF) Certification
• Proven experience in a similar leadership role, with a track record of successfully implementing technology strategies.
• Strong technical compliance and lending knowledge and understanding of legal requirements, regulations and Sharia Lending practices
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential risks and challenges.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Compliance Officer may be required to perform other related duties as requested by the management team.

Overview

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 8,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 328,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

The Firm Tax team is a part of the PwC Middle East Group’s OneFinance function. The team supports on all levels of the firm’s tax activity and is organized into three (3) subfunctions: Compliance & Audit; Governance & Risk; and Legal & Tax Advisory. This role is intended to support the Compliance & Audit subfunction.

The ME Firm Tax Compliance & Audit Senior Associate’s role is for a tax accountant who is responsible for handling tax activities for the PwC ME Group entities under the supervision of the ME Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (Subfunction) Lead and working together with the wider Firm Tax team as well as finance tax specialists across the ME region.

The main focus of the tax accountant is to support the Compliance & Audit subfunction in all tax compliance and audit related matters for the region. This includes optimising PwC’s tax position, minimising tax leakage, managing tax risks, and understanding the tax implications of cross border transactions and the business operating model.

Specifically, this will require data collection, validation and preparation of various tax compliance and reporting requirements across the region. Activities and responsibility will include: preparation of corporate income tax, withholding tax (WHT) and value added tax (VAT) returns; preparation of responses to tax authority audits and inquiries; responding to tax related questions posed by other internal firm services (IFS) functions as well as, at times, client facing (Line of Service (LoS)) teams on tax issues encountered in their day to day operations.

Compliance

• Prepare corporate income tax returns for the PwC ME Group entities for review by the Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, ensuring submission deadlines are adhered to.
• Prepare WHT returns for the PwC ME Group entities for review by the Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, ensuring submission deadlines are adhered to.
• Prepare VAT returns for the PwC ME Group entities for review by the Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, ensuring submission deadlines are adhered to.
• Reconcile tax to statutory accounts.
• Reconcile and validate accounts and accounting entries as required (including payroll taxes, customs and excise duties, stamp duty, etc).
• Deliver internal analysis/reports to Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, flagging key risks, exposures etc., as well as tax opportunities.
• Works with the wider Firm Tax team and local Tax LoS Specialists to understand tax laws and regulations in various jurisdictions within the Middle East.
• Responsible for guiding transactions within the wider OneFinance team to optimise the management of tax liabilities.

Audit

• Provide inputs for all tax audits conducted by Firm Tax/Global Team/External Auditors.

Other

• Organize and conduct special analysis as required.
• Assist with effective tax training and appropriate support for the business.
• Consolidate, analyse and challenge tax report inputs from LoS/local teams/other finance teams as appropriate.
• Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and solve complex tax challenges.
• Refine tax policy and procedure documentation and ensure proper implementation and adherence across the ME Group.
• Develop strong working relationships and interface with all stakeholders across the ME Group.
• Be actively involved in and a positive influence on team recruiting, development, training and retention.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Law or a related field required.
• Certified Tax Accountant, Certified Practicing Accountant or similar.

Language

• Bi-lingual English/Arabic. Fluency in written and spoken English & Arabic.

Overall Experience

• 2- 4 years of tax experience.
• Previous experience with corporate tax, withholding tax, VAT and payroll is required.
• An understanding of other taxes would be an advantage.

Specific Experience

• Must have tax corporate income tax accounting and compliance experience.
• Experience in the Professional Services industry in a top tier (Big 4) firm would be an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of general/international accounting standards and practices.
• High level of analytical and quantitative ability required to perform complex financial and transactional tax and accounting functions and ad hoc reporting functions, including proficiency with computer based modelling and analytic techniques.
• Ability to adhere to procedures, controls and policies for functional areas of responsibility.
• Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity required.
• Excellent people management skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required to effectively work with professional resources in accounting areas.
• Ethical conduct.

Required Skills

• Audits Compliance, Income Taxation, Income Tax Return, Tax Withholding, VAT Returns

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Accounting Practices
• Active Listening
• Communication
• Corporate Tax Planning
• Drafting Tax Documents
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Financial Audit
• Financial Review
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Inclusion
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends
• Optimism
• Preparing Tax Documents
• Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance Consulting
• Regulatory Submissions Filing
• Tax Accounting
• Tax Auditing
• Tax Compliance
• Tax Credit
• Tax Preparation

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

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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 .

• 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.

• 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.

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Career Opportunities with Avana Companies

A great place to work.

As a people-first organization, AVANA Companies is the sum of our team members. Our team is the heart of our organization, across all our brands. Given everything they bring to the table, our goal is to enrich their lives as much as we enrich the lives of our clients and partners. At the end of the day, our passion is our people, and our purpose is to deliver Capital for a Better Tomorrow. As a united team, we passionately pursue that purpose – ultimately creating a lasting impression on our own lives and the lives of people around the world. We’re lucky that every day we get to collaborate and work together to accomplish that. It’s one of the many factors that make us a  family of companies .

Want to learn more about how you can join our family? View our openings below and be sure to check back often, as our family is constantly growing!

Mission:
The Compliance Officer will ensure the financial transactions, business activities and general operations adhere to the principles of Shariah law, including compliance oversight, policy development, auditing and risk management, stakeholder communication and ethical advocacy.

Key Performance Indicators:
• The % of the organization's assets that comply with Sharia principles, including investments, financing activities, and other financial instruments that align with Islamic finance guidelines.
• The amount of time taken to obtain approval from authorities for new financial products, contracts, or business activities.
• Drafting, implementing and training of business operations procedures for new staff within 60 days of onboarding.
• The # of findings from compliance audits or assessments and the % time taken to remediate any issues identified.
• The accuracy and timeliness of regulatory reports submitted by the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Ensures that the organization complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards applicable to its operations including AML, KYC requirements
• Acts as primary liaison between the organization and regulatory authorities, industry associations, and other external stakeholders.
• Scrutinizes contracts, agreements, and business practices to ensure they are free from interest (riba), uncertainty (gharar), speculation (maisir), and unethical investments.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures that align with Shariah principles and regulatory requirements. This will involve creating guidelines for permissible investments, ethical business practices, and customer interactions that adhere to Islamic finance principles.
• Monitors the organization's activities to detect any violations of laws, regulations, or internal policies. Investigates potential breaches, documenting findings, and reporting them to senior management and regulatory authorities as required.
• Provides training and educational sessions to employees to ensure they understand Shariah compliance requirements and their implications for business operations.
• Audits and monitoring activities to assess the organization's compliance with Sharia principles. This involves reviewing financial records, conducting on-site inspections, and investigating any potential breaches of Sharia compliance.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Certificate in Islamic Finance (PCIF) Certification
• Proven experience in a similar leadership role, with a track record of successfully implementing technology strategies.
• Strong technical compliance and lending knowledge and understanding of legal requirements, regulations and Sharia Lending practices
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential risks and challenges.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Compliance Officer may be required to perform other related duties as requested by the management team.

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.

Job ID: 38915

Location: Riyadh, SA

Area of interest: Governance, Risk Management & Compliance

Job type: Regular Employee

Work style: Office Working

Opening date: 3 Sept 2025

Job Summary

We are hiring a senior leader to head our Conduct, Financial Crime and Compliance (CFCC) function in Saudi Arabia. This role ensures compliance with regulatory expectations, delivers the Bank's financial crime framework, and supports our business strategy while upholding the highest standards of conduct.

Key Responsibilties

Strategy

• Drive and implement the CFCC vision and strategy in line with Group and regional priorities
• Support the Bank's growth aspirations while maintaining a strong compliance cultur

Business

• Provide strategic advice and challenge to business leaders to ensure sustainable and compliant outcomes.
• Anticipate emerging regulatory and financial crime risks that may impact the business

Processes

• Oversee implementation of compliance and financial crime frameworks in Saudi Arabia.
• Ensure policies, procedures and monitoring are effective and aligned to regulatory obligations.

People & Talent

• Spearhead and develop the CFCC team, fostering a culture of openness, accountability and risk awareness.
• Build capacity, ensure training, and drive succession planning for critical roles

Risk Management

• Act as Risk Owner for regulatory compliance processes under the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF).
• Identify, assess and escalate material risks, ensuring effective mitigation strategies are in place.

Governance

• Provide senior oversight and direction for CFCC governance in Saudi Arabia.
• Lead regulatory engagement and ensure findings from audits or reviews are addressed and embedded.

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Uphold the highest standards of ethics and integrity in line with the Group Code of Conduct.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and global financial crime obligations.

Key Stakeholders

• Saudi Arabia Regulators
• Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Saudi Arabia (CEO, SCSA)
• Cluster / Regional CFCC Management
• Heads of Businesses and Functions

Skills and Experience

• Compliance Policies and Standards
• Compliance Advisory
• Compliance Review and FCC Assurance
• Surveillance (including Screening and Monitoring)
• Investigations
• Compliance Risk Assessment
• Regulatory Liaison
• Manage Change
• Manage Projects

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated capital market or financial institution.
• Certifications: Capital Market Examination (CME1 & CME2) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).
• Strong track record in compliance, governance and financial crime leadership.
• Excellent stakeholder management and regulatory relationship experience.
• High integrity, independence and resilience.

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.