Anti Money laundering Lead

Taco Stars; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Equity / Shares

Learning stipend

Job summary

Foodics is seeking an AML Lead to oversee all AML and CTF activities for FoodicsPay, ensuring compliance with SAMA regulations, FATF guidelines, and internal risk frameworks. You will serve as the subject-matter expert and escalation point for AML-related matters.

The role includes governance, monitoring, onboarding oversight, regulatory engagement, and team leadership within a fast-growing fintech environment in Riyadh.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, or business or related field.
• CAMS Certification highly preferred (or equivalent).
• 4–7 years of AML experience (payments, acquiring, or fintech).
• Strong understanding of SAMA AML/CTF guidelines and FATF recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Govern AML/CTF governance, policies, procedures and standards per SAMA regulations.
• Lead AML risk assessment including customer, product, channel and geography risks.
• Define AML/CTF KRIs and dashboards for senior management and Board.

Skills

AML/CTF knowledge

Regulatory risk management

Digital payments risk typologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, or business

Job description

Who Are We

We Are Foodics! a leading restaurant management ecosystem and payment tech provider. Founded in 2014 with headquarter in Riyadh and offices across 5 countries, including UAE, Egypt, Jordan and Kuwait. We are currently serving customers and partners in over 35 different countries worldwide. Our innovative products have successfully processed over 6 billion (yes, billion with a B) orders so far! making Foodics one of the most rapidly evolving SaaS companies to ever emerge from the MENA region. Also Foodics has achieved three rounds of funding, with the latest raising $170 million in the largest SaaS funding round in MENA, boosting its innovation capabilities to better serve business owners.

The Job in a Nutshell

Lead and oversee all Anti–Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) activities for FoodicsPay, ensuring full compliance with SAMA AML/CTF regulations, FATF guidelines, and internal risk management frameworks. The AML Lead acts as the subject-matter expert and main point of escalation for AML-related matters.

What Will You Do

Governance & Oversight

• Develop, update, and maintain AML/CTF policies, procedures, and standards in line with SAMA regulations.
• Establish the annual AML plan and ensure execution of monitoring processes and thematic reviews.
• Lead the AML Risk Assessment (ML/TF Risk Assessment) including customer, product, channel, and geography risks.
• Define and maintain AML/CTF KRIs and dashboards for senior management and the Board.

Monitoring & Investigations

• Oversee transaction monitoring alerts, reviewing escalated cases and high-risk alerts.
• Manage complex AML investigations, including suspicious activity involving merchants or payment flows.
• Ensure timely filing of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to the Saudi FIU (GFIU) in accordance with regulatory timelines.
• Sign-off on EDD files, high-risk merchant onboarding, and risk rating adjustments.

Onboarding & KYC Oversight

• Ensure that onboarding processes (KYC, KYB, Beneficial Ownership, MCC validation, sanctions checks) meet regulatory expectations.
• Approve high-risk clients (e.g., cash-intensive merchants, unusual MCCs, high-volume cross-border activities)

Regulatory Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact with SAMA and FIU regarding AML matters.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, information requests, and remediation action plans.

Training & Awareness

• Deliver annual AML training and specialized training for frontline and risk teams.
• Ensure continuous AML awareness and testing.

Team Leadership

• Supervise AML analysts/officers, provide coaching, and ensure workload distribution.

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Law, Business, or related field.
• CAMS Certification highly preferred (or equivalent)
• 4–7 years of AML experience (preferably in Payments, Acquiring, or Fintech).
• Strong understanding of SAMA AML/CTF guidelines, FATF recommendations, and digital payments risk typologies.

What We Offer You

We believe you will love working at Foodics!

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in-offices.
• We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including bonuses and 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 14 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.