AML & KYC Compliance Analyst – Onboarding & Monitoring

Consult Pro; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Consult Pro in Riyadh is seeking an AML & KYC Compliance Analyst to own the identity verification layer of onboarding, assess transaction alerts, and draft STRs in line with local regulatory standards.

The role requires 3–5 years in AML/KYC within Saudi Arabia and hands-on experience with national identity portals, sanctions screening, and case management systems. Strong English and Arabic communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business or a related field
• 3–5 years in AML, KYC or financial crime compliance within a bank, fintech or payments company in Saudi Arabia
• Hands-on experience with national identity/verification portals
• Hands-on experience drafting STRs; you know how to produce a report that stands up to regulatory review

Responsibilities

• Verify customer and merchant identities through national digital verification systems
• Flag mismatches or verification failures for escalation before onboarding proceeds
• Maintain accurate verification records for every case reviewed
• Review daily transaction monitoring alerts against established AML/CFT typologies
• Distinguish genuine suspicious activity from false positives with consistency and sound judgment
• Escalate high-risk alerts to the Compliance Officer with clear supporting rationale
• Draft Suspicious Transaction Reports in line with local regulatory standards
• Route each report to the MLRO or Compliance Officer for review and formal filing
• Track the status of filed STRs and respond to any follow-up regulatory queries
• Maintain case files and evidence trails to support internal audits and regulatory inspections
• Contribute case history and data to periodic AML/CFT policy reviews
• Support the Compliance team during regulatory examinations as needed

Job description

Consult Pro in Riyadh is seeking an AML & KYC Compliance Analyst to own the identity verification layer of onboarding, assess transaction alerts, and draft STRs in line with local regulatory standards.

The role requires 3–5 years in AML/KYC within Saudi Arabia and hands-on experience with national identity portals, sanctions screening, and case management systems. Strong English and Arabic communication is essential.