CFO – Financial Controller (Regulated Role) - Associate

Deutsche Bank; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Bank seeks a finance professional to support the Head of Finance in KSA, focusing on financial reporting and regulatory compliance. The role involves liaising with the Saudi regulator, risk management, and overseeing financial processes to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Accidental Death Insurance

Partial Disability Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working arrangements

30 days paid leave plus public holidays

Contributions to Employee Workplace Savings plan

Qualifications

• Solid banking and markets finance experience required.
• Hands-on expertise in managing audits and regulatory returns.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with SAMA, ensuring internal controls.
• Overseeing month-end processes, revenue, and cost bookings.
• Providing onshore KSA coverage for core finance roles.

Skills

Arabic communication skills

Risk analysis

Change management

Core finance knowledge

Product accounting knowledge

Education

Recognized accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

BCS

FIM

Job description

Position Overview

Details of the Division and Team:

Financial and Regulatory Reporting is responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of complete and comprehensive financial and regulatory reporting and analysis, in line with internal policies and external regulatory, statutory, and control frameworks.

Work includes:

• Managing accounting and financial risk, providing advice on strategic initiatives and new products impacting the entities/processes/utilities within their remit.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to provide financial reporting and analysis, representing their functions in relevant forums.

Developing innovative business solutions and providing strategic advice to support business strategy, risk mitigation, and achievement of objectives.

This position supports the Head of Finance, KSA (Riyadh), in providing full-service Finance support to the main businesses in KSA: Corporate Banking and Wealth Management.

The reporting line is to the Head of Finance, KSA. The candidate will be the main registered finance contact with the regulator, SAMA.

What we will offer you:

A supportive environment focused on development and wellbeing, including:

• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death Insurance
• Partial Disability Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance for you and your dependents
• Flexible working arrangements
• 30 days paid leave plus public holidays
• Contributions to Employee Workplace Savings plan (for Saudi nationals)

Your key responsibilities:
The candidate should have solid banking and markets finance experience, with hands-on expertise in:

• Liaising with SAMA, including Arabic communication skills.
• Managing audits and regulatory/taxation returns.
• Overseeing month-end processes, revenue and cost bookings, and balance sheet substantiation.
• Ensuring internal controls and supporting new product risk assessments.
• Providing onshore KSA coverage for core finance roles.
• Strong product accounting knowledge, risk analysis, and change management skills.

Your skills and experience:

• Recognized accounting qualification (preferred) or equivalent banking experience in KSA or GCC.
• Knowledge of core finance systems (SAP, BCS, FIM).
• Strong MS Office skills.

How we’ll support you:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Coaching and professional development
• Flexible benefits and training opportunities

About us and our teams:
Deutsche Bank is a leading German bank with a global network. We value diversity, support inclusiveness, and foster a culture of innovation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities, ensuring equal opportunities and a harassment-free environment.