Senior Manager, Compliance

Tabby | تابي; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Tabby is building a Kuwait team and launching a local compliance function, serving as the principal contact with the Central Bank of Kuwait. This founding role will shape how we operate in Kuwait from day one, ensuring we meet regulatory expectations and align with Tabby's growth strategy.

You will own CBK engagements, develop policies and controls, and collaborate with product, marketing and customer service teams to embed robust compliance across the business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in compliance, AML/CFT or regulatory advisory.
• Direct experience dealing with CBK, including inspections and submissions.
• Proven track record in building compliance frameworks, not only administering them.
• Professional Arabic and English, including drafting regulatory correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Own the CBK relationship—correspondence, inspections, information requests and supervisory dialogue.
• Lead the compliance workstream of our CBK registration and licensing programme.
• Build the Kuwait compliance framework from scratch: policies, controls, monitoring plan and risk assessments.
• Act as MLRO—own the AML/CFT programme, including STR filing, CDD, sanctions screening and monitoring.
• Maintain the BNPL consumer protection framework covering dispute resolution, fee transparency and complaint handling.
• Track regulatory change, assess business impact and drive implementation with owners.
• Prepare compliance reporting for CBK and papers for audit and risk committees.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits, identifying non-compliance and corrective actions.
• Provide strategic guidance on regulatory changes and ensure compliant business activities.
• Design and roll out efficient compliance processes using tech to streamline workflows.

Skills

5+ years compliance

CBK experience

Framework building

Arabic & English

Job description

About Tabby:

Tabby is the GCC's leading shopping and payments platform, giving millions of people across Saudi Arabia and the UAE more control in the way they spend, save and earn. Headquartered in Riyadh, we've grown into one of the largest fintech companies to come out of the Arab world, working with +65,000 sellers, from global names like Apple, IKEA, Adidas and Shein to the region's leading retail groups.

Department:

Compliance

Location:

Kuwait

Description

About Tabby:

Tabby is the GCC's leading shopping and payments platform, giving millions of people across Saudi Arabia and the UAE more control in the way they spend, save and earn. Headquartered in Riyadh, we've grown into one of the largest fintech companies to come out of the Arab world, working with +65,000 sellers, from global names like Apple, IKEA, Adidas and Shein to the region's leading retail groups.

We're now building a local team on the ground in Kuwait, with a renewed presence in the market coming soon. This is a rare chance to join us at the start of a local launch, shaping how we show up for Kuwaiti shoppers and sellers from day one, backed by the scale, technology and track record we've built across the region.

If you want to help us build something significant in Kuwait, backed by proven regional success, we want to hear from you.

About the role

Tabby is the leading shopping and financial services app in the Middle East - 25M+ users, 65,000+ merchants across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait. We're now building our Kuwait team.

This is a founding role. You'll support building the compliance function in Kiwait rather than inherit one, and act as our principal contact with the Central Bank of Kuwait.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the CBK relationship - correspondence, inspections, information requests and supervisory dialogue
• Lead the compliance workstream of our CBK registration and licensing programme
• Build the Kuwait compliance framework from scratch: policies, controls, monitoring plan and risk assessments
• Act as MLRO - own the AML/CFT programme, including STR filing, CDD, sanctions screening and transaction monitoring
• Maintain the BNPL consumer protection framework covering dispute resolution, fee transparency and complaint handling
• Track regulatory change, assess business impact and drive implementation with the relevant owners
• Prepare compliance reporting for CBK and papers for the audit and risk committees
• Conduct regular compliance assessments and audits, proactively identifying potential areas of non-compliance and recommending corrective actions to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to various departments within the organization on compliance-related matters, including regulatory changes and updates, ensuring that all business activities are conducted in a compliant manner.
• Design and roll out efficient and effective compliance processes, leveraging technology and innovative solutions to streamline compliance workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior management, to integrate compliance considerations into all aspects of business operations, including product development, marketing, and customer service.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 5+ years in compliance, AML/CFT or regulatory advisory within a CBK-regulated business - a Kuwaiti bank, finance company, exchange house, or registered e-payment or e-money provider
• Direct experience dealing with the CBK, including inspections and regulatory submissions
• Working knowledge of the CBK e-payment of funds regime and Kuwait's AML/CFT framework
• A track record of building frameworks, not only administering them
• Professional Arabic and English, including drafting regulatory correspondence in Arabic