C&AFC - Deputy Compliance Officer & MLRO - DSSA, Associate/AVP

Deutsche Bank AG; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Accidental Death Insurance

Partial Disability Insurance

Private Medical Insurance for you and

Flexible working arrangements

30 days annual leave + holidays

GOSI for Saudi nationals

Job summary

Deutsche Bank seeks an experienced MLRO/Deputy Compliance Officer in Riyadh to support the business advisory team and manage compliance with CMA/SAMA requirements.

You will work with key stakeholders, oversee risk assessments, and ensure policy adherence across projects and new products while promoting an ethical, compliant culture.

Qualifications

• AML/KYC/Compliance experience in regulated banking.
• Strong knowledge of CMA/regulatory requirements.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on ethical standards and compliance policies.
• Monitor, escalate and manage compliance risks and breaches.
• Represent local compliance in regulatory matters with CMA/SAMA.
• Assist with AFC/AML/ABC/AFI policy implementation and training.
• Collaborate with regional teams in a matrix organization.

Skills

AML/KYC experience

Compliance knowledge

Regulatory liaison

English & Arabic

KSA national

Education

AML/Compliance qualification

Job description

Job Description: Details of the Division and Team:

The MLRO and Deputy Compliance Officer is responsible for providing support to the business advisory team in their engagement with relevant business and/or infrastructure areas. They typically have daily interaction with key stakeholders and have a regional and/or country coverage. Where provision of advice is required, advice includes level 1 control advice and assisting with conducting level 2 controls and risk assessments. In addition, the MLRO and Deputy Compliance supports the maintenance of relationships with other relevant areas of the function and/or works directly with subject matter experts and other teams from across the function.

What we will offer you:

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center. You can expect:

• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death Insurance
• Permanent Partial Disability Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance for you, your spouse and dependent children
• Flexible working arrangements
• 30 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday & Flexible Working Arrangement
• DB contributions to Employee Workplace Savings "Gosi" plan (for Saudi nationals only)

Your key responsibilities:

Compliance: Support senior management and employees of Deutsche Bank in understanding and managing: the application of Deutsche Bank’s ethical standards and professional principles general compliance with the relevant laws, rules, regulations, directives and Group standards the prevention and escalation of issues, incidents and breaches relating to Compliance cross-border compliance related matters Ensure implementation and maintenance of adequate compliance policies and procedures Report regularly to the relevant Deutsche Bank Country Operating Committee branch, Compliance Committee and Regulatory Authorities on Compliance matters Undertake and be actively involved in proactive and reactive management and escalation of all Compliance risk issues and breaches, for example, conducting risk assessments Monitor and test compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls in accordance with agreed policy and methodology; report and manage any finding or issues, and support management in identifying remedial action plans Provide compliance support to relevant projects and new products by ensuring adherence to related standards, mitigation of associated risks Support in Compliance awareness initiatives Act as a direct contact point for local staff to confidentially concerns in relation to when improper or illegal activities are suspected Act as a contact point for SAMA and represent DB Riyadh in various regulatory committees along with other banks in Saudi Arabia.

AFC: Advising on and ensuring implementation of AFC policies and procedures whereas involvement in ABC and AFI policies depends on the availability of headcount in the location and if none, this will be assisted by the respective regional team. Advising on the impact of new AFC related internal and external rules and ensuring that local guidelines and procedures are in line with the regulatory requirements. Assessing the conformity of internal policies and procedures, systems and controls with relevant regulatory obligations and DB Group standards. Reporting and liaising with Country Head to ensure appropriate reporting and escalation. Helping in developing and maintaining the AFC related Internal Control Framework. Complying with the requirements set by the AFC Global Controls Programme.

AML: Transaction Monitoring, STR Handling and Reporting, KYC (EDD, periodic reviews, QA)

Sanctions: Monitoring local regulatory sanctions developments and notifying relevant changes and specifications and ensuring that the required controls are in place.

AF&I: Assisting the Country Head with respect to the responsibility for anti-fraud in country (including advisory, policy, training, monitoring, investigation etc), either directly or as the liaison with regional AFI teams.

ABC: Helping in promoting AFC’s responsibility for ABC in country (including advisory, policy, training, monitoring, investigation etc), either directly or as the liaison with regional ABC teams.

Accountabilities (takes ultimate decisions) Regulatory Provide ongoing and/ or ad-hoc regulatory advice Provide advice in relation to regulatory submissions to CMA and contribute to such submissions when PB matters are concerned.

Responsibilities (takes decisions within a provided framework) Together with the Head of Compliance & AFC manage key stakeholder requirements/ requests Deliver advisory to the business and stakeholders as required.

Leadership responsibilities Ability to work in virtual, global teams in a matrix organisation, transfer knowledge and develop capability of team members.

General leadership responsibilities Adheres to and promotes the Company values and ethical framework. Creates an open and inclusive culture where other team members are encouraged to offer and challenge ideas and practices.

Your skills and experience:

Relevant AML / Compliance qualification from an internationally recognized body (such as ACAMS, ICA or local KSA equivalent) At least 3-5 years’ experience within AML/KYC / Compliance domains within a KSA regulated bank (SAMA) or financial institution (CMA). CMA experience is preferred. Strong knowledge of the CMA relevant AML, CFT, CMA Regulatory rulebooks. The ability to build constructive partnerships with diverse stakeholders and challenge where required. Fluency in English Arabic. KSA National Should be assertive, analytical, organized and flexible. Strong organization and prioritization skills, profound decision making skills. Strong analytical skills and solution-oriented problem solving. Strong inter-personal skills, excellent communication skills and ability to work in virtual global teams and a matrix organization.

How we’ll support you:

Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities Coaching and support from experts in your team A culture of continuous learning to aid progression A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs Training and development to help you excel in your career.

About us and our teams:

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. click here to see what we do. Deutsche Bank & Diversity Our values define the working environment we strive to create – diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer. With that, we extend a warm welcome to candidates with disabilities to apply. Our Bank is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and will facilitate a productive and harmonious work environment for all. We encourage talented individuals seeking a professional setting that values and accommodates diverse capabilities to submit their applications and be part of our shared commitment to fostering inclusiveness. We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively. Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group. We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment. For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities. Their deep understanding, insights, expertise, and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world – be it in our Corporate Bank, our Private Bank, our Investment Bank or our Asset Management (DWS) division. Together we can make a great impact for our clients at home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security. More information at: Deutsche Bank Careers (db.com)