100 Compliance jobs in Riyadh
Legal and Compliance Specialist
Posted 18 days ago
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This role ensures legal and regulatory compliance across all business units, with a strong focus on data privacy, contract management, and alignment with laws in fintech and Insurtech sectors. The Legal and Compliance Specialist will lead legal operations, oversee contract compliance, and serve as the main liaison with regulatory authorities. This position also supports legal aspects of technology and finance initiatives, ensuring operational integrity and risk mitigation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and enforce legal and regulatory compliance across all business units
- Oversee contract compliance and legal tech implementation to streamline legal operations
- Ensure full alignment with data privacy and data sharing laws, particularly in fintech and Insurtech sectors
- Act as the main liaison with regulatory authorities, including SAMA, GOSI, and CAMA
- Provide legal support on initiatives related to technology and finance
- Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and ensuring post-signature compliance
Qualifications & Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in legal and compliance roles within fintech, insurance, or government-regulated sectors
- Experience working with CAMA or similar legal and regulatory entities is highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of legal tech tools and contract management systems
- Proven expertise in data protection, privacy regulations, and cross-sector compliance
- In-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks in fintech and Insurtech
- Excellent negotiation, legal drafting, and communication skills
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Information Technology
- Industries Technology, Information and Internet
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Senior Compliance Officer (Riyadh - KSA) Senior Compliance & Operational Risk OfficerRiyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 11 hours ago
Head Legal andLegal and Compliance Counsel Gulf and Saudi Arabia Sr. Counsel, Legal, Global Contracts Team, EMEA C&AFC - Deputy Compliance Officer & MLRO - DSSA, Associate/AVP Assistant Manager - Governance & Compliance RES257 Saudi National - Compliance Officer (Assurance) Compliance Officer and MLRO, Vice President General Counsel (Chief Legal Officer), Leading Investment Institution, RiyadhRiyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 13 hours ago
Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance Manager/Lead Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager Senior Manager - GRC Cybersecurity (Security Compliance) Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) / Compliance Officer Grant & Compliance Manager | Addis AbabaWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-LjbffrLegal and Compliance Specialist
Posted 16 days ago
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This role ensures legal and regulatory compliance across all business units, with a strong focus on data privacy, contract management, and alignment with laws in fintech and Insurtech sectors. The Legal and Compliance Specialist will lead legal operations, oversee contract compliance, and serve as the main liaison with regulatory authorities. This position also supports legal aspects of technology and finance initiatives, ensuring operational integrity and risk mitigation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and enforce legal and regulatory compliance across all business units
- Oversee contract compliance and legal tech implementation to streamline legal operations
- Ensure full alignment with data privacy and data sharing laws, particularly in fintech and Insurtech sectors
- Act as the main liaison with regulatory authorities, including SAMA, GOSI, and CAMA
- Provide legal support on initiatives related to technology and finance
- Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and ensuring post-signature compliance
Qualifications & Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in legal and compliance roles within fintech, insurance, or government-regulated sectors
- Experience working with CAMA or similar legal and regulatory entities is highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of legal tech tools and contract management systems
- Proven expertise in data protection, privacy regulations, and cross-sector compliance
- In-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks in fintech and Insurtech
- Excellent negotiation, legal drafting, and communication skills
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Information Technology
- Industries Technology, Information and Internet
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Senior Compliance Officer (Riyadh - KSA) Senior Compliance & Operational Risk OfficerRiyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 11 hours ago
Head Legal andLegal and Compliance Counsel Gulf and Saudi Arabia Sr. Counsel, Legal, Global Contracts Team, EMEA C&AFC - Deputy Compliance Officer & MLRO - DSSA, Associate/AVP Assistant Manager - Governance & Compliance RES257 Saudi National - Compliance Officer (Assurance) Compliance Officer and MLRO, Vice President General Counsel (Chief Legal Officer), Leading Investment Institution, RiyadhRiyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 13 hours ago
Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance Manager/Lead Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager Senior Manager - GRC Cybersecurity (Security Compliance) Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) / Compliance Officer Grant & Compliance Manager Addis AbabaWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
Compliance Manager
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The Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring the company’s full adherence to applicable local and international laws and regulations within the financial sector. This role oversees the identification, assessment, and management of compliance risks, ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, and fosters a culture of compliance across all departments. The position requires strong analytical skills, effective communication with regulators, and the ability to develop and implement compliance policies and procedures in line with best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Keep up to date with international best practices in compliance and compliance risk management, ensuring their implementation across the company.
- Review all activities issued by other departments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and the effectiveness of controls in mitigating compliance risks.
- Monitor the implementation of internal policies across departments and recommend updates or amendments when necessary.
- Provide technical and regulatory advice on matters that may involve compliance risks.
- Propose new regulations, policies, and amendments in line with legislative and regulatory developments.
- Provide expert opinion on the application of laws and regulations issued by regulators.
- Maintain effective communication and collaboration with regulatory and supervisory authorities, address their observations, and coordinate with relevant departments to rectify deficiencies.
- Disseminate and explain relevant laws, rules, and instructions to other departments, ensuring their incorporation into departmental policies and procedures within the specified timelines.
- Support employees in their daily work on compliance-related matters, offering guidance and consultation.
- Identify all non-compliance risks, recommend ways to avoid them, monitor developments, and provide related advice.
- Analyze new policies, procedures, and operations, recommending measures to address any compliance risks.
- Build and follow a risk-based compliance program and reflect the results in periodic compliance reports.
- Collect compliance-related complaints and prepare written guidelines for employees when needed.
- Review internal policies and procedures for combating financial crimes such as money laundering, terrorism financing, and fraud, ensuring their effectiveness in line with emerging trends.
- Monitor compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws, rules, and regulations.
- Conduct regular training programs to raise awareness of compliance issues and the risks of non-compliance.
- Review the work of business departments and provide reasonable assurance on their compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Build and maintain a compliance database in collaboration with relevant departments to support adherence to laws and regulations.
- Review the services provided by third-party vendors and ensure their compliance with all relevant requirements and regulations.
- Assist senior management in implementing compliance responsibilities, offering guidance and recommendations to address compliance risks.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (professional certifications such as CCO.
- +3 years of proven experience in compliance, auditing, or risk management within the financial or banking sector.
- In-depth knowledge of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and Capital Market Authority (CMA) regulations.
- Strong analytical and strategic decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English.
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Legal, Administrative, and Quality Assurance
- Industries Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Banking
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Proudly voted a Great Place to Work, we are a dynamic startup in the SaaS space that is revolutionizing how businesses communicate. Our team is made up of 500 energetic and passionate Unifones who are dedicated to delivering the best possible experience to 5000+ customer-centric companies.
We pride ourselves on our fun and collaborative work environment, where creativity and new ideas are constantly encouraged. As shareholders in the business, we’re so much more than a group of passionate communicators. We are Unifones. Join our team and be a part of something big!
Meet the team!
The Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that Unifonic adheres to relevant and applicable laws, regulations and internal policies. This involves developing and implementing compliance programs and frameworks, conducting audits, training employees, and identifying and mitigating potential risks of non-compliance.
Help us shape the future of communications by:
Create and implement a compliance framework and program which will enable Unifonic to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and monitor its performance.
Develop standards, policies, procedures and systems for compliance.
Develop, deliver, and review an Annual Compliance Plan to ensure the compliance effort is focused appropriately according to the identified level of risk.
Act as a subject matter expert assessing and advising senior management, board, and committees on existing and emerging regulatory compliance requirements across the organisation.
Identify and maintain an inventory of all applicable regulatory rules and regulations pertinent to the Company.
Supervise and monitor the compliance program and set out an annual compliance action plan that reflects the unique characteristics of the Company.
Monitor the status of all compliance activities and identify, advice, monitor and report on the Compliance Risks that the Company may suffer as a result of failure to comply with applicable rules, regulations and standards.
Provide guidance, counselling, training and / or educational programs to improve the Company understanding of relevant laws and regulatory requirements.
Provide strategic direction to the Company management on compliance.
Prepare and submit clear and brief compliance reports to the Audit Committee.
Communicate with regulatory bodies on compliance matters.
Manage regulatory correspondences, including circulating the notices and follow-ups with stakeholders on open action items and liaising with the respective internal committees to submit the required information to the regulators.
Perform independent investigation and take actions on compliance matters.
Prepare regular, formal, and ad-hoc reports on compliance programs to provide timely and accurate information to the respective committees and senior management.
Escalate any significant non-compliance issues and risks to senior management and the respective committees.
Develop and deliver awareness programs on compliance.
Drive continuous improvement in developing an organization-wide compliance
Keep up to date on changes to relevant rules, laws, and regulations, and propose recommendations to the Audit Committees as appropriate.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance management
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or related field
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to develop and implement compliance policies and procedures
Experience in conducting internal audits and risk assessments
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Professional certification in compliance or related field is a plus
As a Unifone, you will receive a range of benefits:
Competitive salary and bonus.
GOSI deduction coverage.
Unifonic share scheme (we are all owners!).
30 holiday days after the first anniversary.
Your Birthday off!
Paid leave for new parents.
LinkedIn Learning License.
Compliance Manager
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HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.
HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.
Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct periodic regulatory review and investigations of compliance issues, to ensure that procedures are followed
- Serve as a point of contact for employees to seek clarification on compliance issues, or report irregularities
- Design and coordinate the preparation of a regulatory review on policies, procedures, training materials, marketing materials and other communication tools to ensure departments meet compliance requirements
- Establish self-review and compliance monitoring programs
- Coordinating the creation, review and implementation of policies and procedures resulting from new laws and regulations
- Write compliance report
- Update the risk register
- Escalate any noncompliance risk
- Lead employee training sessions on legal and compliance issues
- Perform SAMA’s requests and reports
- Coordinate regulatory visits
- Point of contact with the regulator
- Lead the implementation of new regulations.
- Lead the analysis of regulatory penalties.
- Review the whistleblowing reports
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent field of studies
The education levels can be replaced by years of experience
Experience
Eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in a similar role
Skills
Computer Skills: Advanced in Microsoft Office Tools
Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic
Advanced knowledge of compliance and regulations
Core Competencies
Team Synergy & Development: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED
Business Acumen & Diligence: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED
What We Offer You
We believe you will love working at HALA!
- We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
- We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
- We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
- Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
- We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
- You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust.We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.
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Lucidya is a leading B2B SaaS company helping brands in the MENA region build stronger customer relationships through AI-powered customer experience analytics.
As Lucidya continues to grow, we are looking to hire a Compliance Manager to establish and manage our compliance and risk management processes. This role will be integral to the development and implementation of policies and procedures, ensuring that our company adheres to regulations while minimizing risks. The Compliance Manager will report to the Director of Strategy & Performance and collaborate with teams across the organization to ensure compliance is maintained and continuously improved.
Key Responsibilities:- Risk Assessment: Identify and evaluate compliance risks across the organization, conducting regular risk assessments to mitigate potential issues.
- Compliance Monitoring: Track compliance trends, submit ongoing compliance status reports, and ensure adherence to internal and external regulations.
- Policy Development & Implementation: Develop, review, and update policies to comply with regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO standards), ensuring clear communication and enforcement across all departments.
- Training & Awareness: Oversee compliance training programs for employees, ensuring that they are informed about the latest compliance requirements and tracking their participation.
- Auditing & Reporting: Conduct regular audits, document findings, and address any compliance issues. Collaborate with internal and external auditors for thorough reviews.
- Issue Resolution & Advisory Support: Address compliance risks or violations, advising management on improvements and keeping stakeholders informed of the latest compliance developments.
- Business Continuity: Develop and implement business continuity plans, including conducting a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to ensure the company is resilient to disruptions.
- 90 Days:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the company’s operations and structure.
- Begin implementing the compliance program by performing risk assessments and identifying areas of immediate concern.
- Initiate the creation and refinement of key compliance policies and procedures in line with global regulatory frameworks.
- Collaborate with other departments to familiarize yourself with their operations, identify compliance risks, and initiate audits.
- 120 Days:
- Conduct a full compliance and risk audit across key departments, ensuring adherence to updated policies.
- Launch compliance training programs across the organization and track progress.
- Establish a compliance status reporting system, ensuring regular updates are provided to stakeholders.
- Finalize and initiate a Business Continuity Plan, incorporating a BIA to ensure resilience against potential disruptions.
- Review and refine internal processes, ensuring compliance is integrated into the company's ongoing activities.
- Number of risk assessments and audits completed.
- Percentage of departments and projects audited for compliance.
- New policies developed and implemented.
- Percentage of compliance issues resolved within SLAs.
- Number of compliance training sessions delivered.
- Timeliness and quality of compliance reports shared with stakeholders.
- Understanding Organizational Functions: One of the most significant challenges in this role will be quickly gaining a comprehensive understanding of the operations of various departments. Each function operates differently, and identifying risks will require detailed, investigative work. To overcome this challenge, building strong relationships with department heads and key stakeholders will be crucial, as will clearly communicating the purpose of the compliance assessments to ensure buy-in.
- Establishing a New Compliance Framework: As this is a newly focused function, establishing a comprehensive compliance and risk management structure will present its own challenges. The role will require setting up monitoring systems, developing policies, and ensuring that compliance is embedded into day-to-day activities across the organization. The candidate will need to be proactive in identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions effectively.
- Required:
- Minimum 2 years of specialized experience in compliance and risk management.
- Experience in auditing and handling incidents within a corporate environment.
- Strong documentation skills with the ability to create detailed compliance reports.
- Certification in auditing (e.g., ISO certifications like ISO 9001 and ISO 27001).
- Knowledge of technological regulations such as GDPR, ISO standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience in creating and delivering compliance training programs.
- Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks and business continuity planning.
- Curiosity, investigative mindset, and strong communication skills.
- Preferred:
- Experience in IPOs or public companies.
- Familiarity with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
- Arabic language proficiency.
- Experience in the technology sector, particularly SaaS or B2B environments.
Compliance Manager
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The Compliance Manager ensures that the financial institution complies with all laws, regulations, publications, professional, and ethical standards issued by the competent authorities, the Financial Company's Management, and the regulatory authorities in the country and makes recommendations regarding the necessary procedures.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Prepare the compliance policy and procedures that include all the institution's activities, related systems, controls, and make proposals for any necessary changes.
- Examine the reports of the external auditor and the inspection reports of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency.
- Identify and evaluate the risks associated with the company's activities.
- Review the company's updated policies and procedures to ensure their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and publications.
- Ensure adherence to the approved compliance policy and review it periodically.
- Work to spread Compliance culture in the company, and raise awareness of Compliance importance.
- Submit periodic reports to the Board of Directors and the Executive Management regarding the Compliance Department.
- Ensure that all written and approved policies and procedures of the company are consistent with the applicable compliance rules.
- Ensure receipt of all laws, regulations and circulars issued by the supervisory authorities and follow up on all company departments in their implementation.
- Send responses to the supervisory authorities on the circulars and letters.
- Follow-up and respond to complaints received by the company.
- Prepare policies and procedures for anti-money laundering and combating terrorist financing.
- Review the company's management reports sent to the regulatory authorities.
- Update compliance policies and procedures.
- Review and approve all existing and new products to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Identify and deal with all compliance risks and monitor their evolvement.
- Understand the rules and regulations related to corporate governance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a major related to compliance.
- Certified Compliance Officer (CCO).
- Experience: 4+ years in the banking sector or financial institutions in compliance management, control, review, evaluation, and preparation and implementation of policies and procedures.
- To be familiar with all relevant local and international laws, regulations, publications, and standards.
- Full knowledge of and keeping pace with anti-money laundering and combating terrorist financing mechanisms.
- Effective planning.
- Forecasting and observational skills.
- Ability to formulate and set goals.
- Take responsibility and face the consequences of the decision firmly.
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Legal
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Compliance Manager
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About Us
Businesses are complex, and so are their workflows and challenges. Off-the-shelf AI solutions often fall short of meeting unique needs. At VisionX, we bridge this gap with deep AI expertise and an understanding of your processes, pain points, and goals. Since 2017, AI has been our core, enabling us to deliver tailored systems for businesses and customers. As innovation partners to world-leading brands and Fortune 1000 companies, we specialize in product strategy and custom application development, leveraging agile methods, accelerators, and pre-trained AI assets to fast-track your AI journey while creating Intellectual Property.
Recognized among Fast Company’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies of 2020—alongside Microsoft and Snap Inc.—VisionX delivers cutting-edge solutions across industries. Our expertise spans computer vision, 3D modeling, AR, VR, decision sciences, and IoT, solving diverse challenges with precision and innovation. By aligning technology with your objectives, we deliver transformative solutions that drive growth.
Your Role:
As a Compliance Manager at VisionX, you will play a critical role in ensuring the organization's adherence to all relevant regulatory and internal compliance standards. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive compliance program that mitigates risks, minimizes legal and financial exposure, and fosters a culture of compliance within the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough assessments of identified compliance gaps.
- Categorize gaps by severity, impact, and urgency to prioritize actions.
- Create detailed remediation plans for each gap, including timelines, responsible parties, and measurable outcomes.
- Engage relevant stakeholders across departments to ensure effective implementation of compliance initiatives.
- Provide regular updates to leadership on the progress of remediation efforts, including any challenges encountered.
- Establish and maintain mechanisms for ongoing monitoring of gap closure efforts.
- Utilize dashboards or compliance management tools to provide real-time visibility into remediation status.
- Monitor compliance with all relevant IT, security, and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, local water industry regulations).
- Conduct regular compliance audits and reviews to identify areas for improvement.
- Maintain a centralized repository for all compliance-related documentation, including audit findings, corrective action plans, and evidence of adherence.
- Review and update compliance policies and procedures as needed to reflect changes in regulations and industry best practices.
- Develop and implement a robust risk management strategy to identify, assess, and mitigate IT operational risks.
- Conduct risk assessments and identify potential areas of vulnerability.
- Develop and implement controls to mitigate identified risks.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk mitigation controls.
What You Need:
- 8+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, data privacy laws).
- Experience in conducting risk assessments, developing remediation plans, and monitoring compliance activities.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Experience with compliance management tools and data analysis techniques is a plus.
Why Choose Us:
Our global network of industry experts and mentors helps shape your growth and future. We believe in delivering client value through our work. We build products that are not good or great, but outstanding.
You deliver! We will make your stay and journey with us worthwhile.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.
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As we continue to expand our footprint in Saudi Arabia, we are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to be based in Riyadh. This role is crucial in ensuring our operations align with legal and business compliance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance best practices. The successful candidate will support the implementation and enhancement of our compliance programs, mitigating risk and fostering a strong culture of integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and oversee compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks.
- Manage the gifts and entertainment portal, supplier/business partner register, and risk registers.
- Conduct risk assessments, audits, compliance testing, and monitoring activities.
- Lead compliance training, communication programs, and compliance briefings.
- Ensure adherence to Middle East regulations, corporate governance, anti-bribery, and data protection laws.
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and update internal policies accordingly.
- Collaborate with government agencies, legal advisors, and business partners to maintain compliance.
About You:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Business, Compliance, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in compliance, legal advisory, or regulatory affairs.
- Strong knowledge of Middle East regulations, corporate governance, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience in compliance program management, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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The Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring the company's full adherence to applicable local and international laws and regulations within the financial sector. This role oversees the identification, assessment, and management of compliance risks, ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, and fosters a culture of compliance across all departments. The position requires strong analytical skills, effective communication with regulators, and the ability to develop and implement compliance policies and procedures in line with best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Keep up to date with international best practices in compliance and compliance risk management, ensuring their implementation across the company.
- Review all activities issued by other departments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and the effectiveness of controls in mitigating compliance risks.
- Monitor the implementation of internal policies across departments and recommend updates or amendments when necessary.
- Provide technical and regulatory advice on matters that may involve compliance risks.
- Propose new regulations, policies, and amendments in line with legislative and regulatory developments.
- Provide expert opinion on the application of laws and regulations issued by regulators.
- Maintain effective communication and collaboration with regulatory and supervisory authorities, address their observations, and coordinate with relevant departments to rectify deficiencies.
- Disseminate and explain relevant laws, rules, and instructions to other departments, ensuring their incorporation into departmental policies and procedures within the specified timelines.
- Support employees in their daily work on compliance-related matters, offering guidance and consultation.
- Identify all non-compliance risks, recommend ways to avoid them, monitor developments, and provide related advice.
- Analyze new policies, procedures, and operations, recommending measures to address any compliance risks.
- Build and follow a risk-based compliance program and reflect the results in periodic compliance reports.
- Collect compliance-related complaints and prepare written guidelines for employees when needed.
- Review internal policies and procedures for combating financial crimes such as money laundering, terrorism financing, and fraud, ensuring their effectiveness in line with emerging trends.
- Monitor compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws, rules, and regulations.
- Conduct regular training programs to raise awareness of compliance issues and the risks of non-compliance.
- Review the work of business departments and provide reasonable assurance on their compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Build and maintain a compliance database in collaboration with relevant departments to support adherence to laws and regulations.
- Review the services provided by third-party vendors and ensure their compliance with all relevant requirements and regulations.
- Assist senior management in implementing compliance responsibilities, offering guidance and recommendations to address compliance risks.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (professional certifications such as CCO.
- +3 years of proven experience in compliance, auditing, or risk management within the financial or banking sector.
- In-depth knowledge of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and Capital Market Authority (CMA) regulations.
- Strong analytical and strategic decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English.
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Legal, Administrative, and Quality Assurance
- Industries Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Banking
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