Compliance Manager

HALA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech firm in the Riyadh Region is seeking a Compliance Officer responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and serving as a key contact for compliance issues. The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields. Responsibilities include conducting compliance reviews, training employees, and coordinating with regulators. The organization offers competitive compensation and a supportive work culture that prioritizes personal development and flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Autonomy and mentoring

Regular training and annual learning stipend

Inclusive and diverse culture

Qualifications

• Eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in a similar role.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic regulatory reviews and investigations for compliance.
• Serve as a point of contact for compliance-related inquiries.
• Design and coordinate compliance-related policy preparations.
• Establish compliance monitoring programs.
• Lead employee training sessions on legal and compliance issues.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of compliance and regulations

Fluent in English

Fluent in Arabic

Advanced in Microsoft Office Tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent

Job description

Overview

HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA empowers SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing cutting-edge financial and technological tools. HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations. Founded in 2017, HALA is licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic regulatory review and investigations of compliance issues, to ensure that procedures are followed
• Serve as a point of contact for employees to seek clarification on compliance issues, or report irregularities
• Design and coordinate the preparation of a regulatory review on policies, procedures, training materials, marketing materials and other communication tools to ensure departments meet compliance requirements
• Establish self-review and compliance monitoring programs
• Coordinating the creation, review and implementation of policies and procedures resulting from new laws and regulations
• Write compliance report
• Update the risk register
• Escalate any noncompliance risk
• Lead employee training sessions on legal and compliance issues
• Coordinate SAMA’s visits
• Perform SAMA’s requests and reports
• Coordinate regulatory visits
• Point of contact with the regulator
• Lead the implementation of new regulations
• Lead the analysis of regulatory penalties
• Review the whistleblowing reports

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent field of studies. The education levels can be replaced by years of experience.

Experience

Eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in a similar role.

Skills

Computer Skills: Advanced in Microsoft Office Tools
Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic
Advanced knowledge of compliance and regulations

Core Competencies

Self-Actualization & Fulfilment: Proficiency Level – ADVANCED
Team Synergy & Development: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED
Entrepreneurial Mindset & Drive: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED
Business Acumen & Diligence: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED

What We Offer You

We believe you will love working at HALA!

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
• We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including 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 7 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.
• You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.

If you think you have what it takes to join a remarkable team #apply_now