Who Are We
HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region, aiming to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. We empower SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing cutting-edge financial and technological tools.
HALA has multiple entities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier, and HALA Logistics. Our solutions enable merchants to digitize payments and manage sales and operations.
Founded in 2017, HALA is licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.
The Job in a Nutshell
The AML CFT Officer investigates, monitors, and manages suspicious financial activity to prevent abuse of financial systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
What You Will Do
- Develop, implement, and maintain anti-money laundering programs.
- Ensure compliance with AML regulations and relevant legislation.
- Implement risk assessment frameworks for products, services, and clients.
- Clear assigned cases within TAT with accurate decisions.
- Conduct CDD/EDD for reporting to FIU.
- Maintain records of high-risk customers and report suspicious activities.
- Coordinate inspections and audits.
- Make compliance recommendations based on audits.
- Report to senior management on AML policies and procedures.
- Assess financial activity risks and monitor high-risk activities.
- Communicate with regulators and auditors.
- Collaborate with compliance teams on AML requirements.
- Build reports on business health and risk mitigation.
- Review data to ensure AML compliance.
- Investigate alerts and ensure clearance within TAT.
- Analyze customer transactions and identify suspicious activities.
- Document case decisions and prepare transaction summaries.
What Are We Looking For
- Saudi National
- Bachelor's in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields
- 5+ years in AML within SAMA-licensed companies
- Strong knowledge of compliance and SAMA regulations
- Languages: English and Arabic
What We Offer You
- Inclusive, diverse culture with flexible work setups
- Competitive compensation, including potential shares
- Training and annual learning stipends for growth
- Experience with a multicultural team across 7 countries
- Autonomy, mentoring, and challenging opportunities
- Responsibility and trust to perform your best
If you believe you can join our remarkable team, #apply_now