AI & System Engineer Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Hala group; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

HALA is seeking a Software/AI Engineer, Compliance Technology to design, develop, and maintain tech, automation, and AI-enabled solutions that strengthen compliance operations across AML, KYC, fraud prevention, regulatory reporting, risk, and governance. You will translate regulatory requirements into scalable technical solutions while promoting responsible AI governance.

You will build integrations, APIs, dashboards, and analytics; implement AI, workflow automation, and RegTech, and collaborate

Responsibilities

• Design and develop technology solutions that automate and enhance Compliance processes.
• Build AI-powered tools to improve compliance monitoring, investigations, and regulatory reporting.
• Develop and maintain integrations, APIs, and internal applications supporting Compliance systems.
• Identify automation opportunities and translate compliance requirements into technical solutions.
• Implement AI, workflow automation, and RegTech solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop dashboards and analytics that support compliance decision-making and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure solutions comply with cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Technology, Risk, and Information Security teams on system enhancements.
• Maintain and optimize compliance applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Support audits and regulatory examinations by providing technical documentation and system evidence.
• Research and recommend emerging AI and compliance technologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain AI governance controls for Compliance use cases, ensuring responsible, transparent, and compliant use of AI technologies.
• Conduct AI risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks related to model accuracy, bias, data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and validate AI models and automated solutions on an ongoing basis to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, reliability, and appropriate human oversight.
• Ensure data quality and governance across Compliance systems and AI solutions, including data accuracy, integrity, access controls, and auditability.
• Leverage AI and automation to support regulatory change management, including identifying regulatory updates, assessing their impact, and supporting implementation and tracking of required actions.

Job description

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 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 licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank.

Job Summary

The Software/AI Engineer , Compliance Technology is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining technology, automation, and AI‑enabled solutions that enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and governance of Compliance operations. The role translates regulatory and business requirements into scalable technical solutions and supports areas including AML, KYC, fraud prevention, regulatory reporting, risk, and governance. The position also contributes to the responsible adoption of AI through appropriate governance, risk assessment, monitoring, and human oversight.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop technology solutions that automate and enhance Compliance processes.
• Build AI‑powered tools to improve compliance monitoring, investigations, and regulatory reporting.
• Develop and maintain integrations, APIs, and internal applications supporting Compliance systems.
• Identify automation opportunities and translate compliance requirements into technical solutions.
• Implement AI, workflow automation, and RegTech solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop dashboards and analytics that support compliance decision‑making and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure solutions comply with cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Technology, Risk, and Information Security teams on system enhancements.
• Maintain and optimize compliance applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Support audits and regulatory examinations by providing technical documentation and system evidence.
• Research and recommend emerging AI and compliance technologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain AI governance controls for Compliance use cases, ensuring responsible, transparent, and compliant use of AI technologies.
• Conduct AI risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks related to model accuracy, bias, data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and validate AI models and automated solutions on an ongoing basis to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, reliability, and appropriate human oversight.
• Ensure data quality and governance across Compliance systems and AI solutions, including data accuracy, integrity, access controls, and auditability.
• Leverage AI and automation to support regulatory change management, including identifying regulatory updates, assessing their impact, and supporting implementation and tracking of required actions.

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.