MLRO & AML/KYC Compliance Lead - Saudi Arabia

Nodi; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Fintech environment

Referral bonus

Work From Anywhere

Job summary

dLocal is seeking a Compliance Officer in Saudi Arabia to lead KYC onboarding, AML/CFT, and regulatory compliance activities within our payments-focused platform. You will collaborate with regulators and internal teams to ensure secure remittance and cross-border operations from Saudi Arabia.

The role requires strong knowledge of KYC processes, transaction monitoring, and Saudi regulatory frameworks, with 4–6 years in related roles and CAMS/ACAMS/ICA certifications encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; CAMS/ACAMS/ICA certifications are a must.
• 4-6 years of legal experience in consultancy firms, AML, Transaction Monitoring, and KYC within banking or fintech.
• Proven experience in a compliance role within financial services, focusing on payments and remittances.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage KYC onboarding for new customers and updates in Saudi Arabia.
• Implement and enhance transaction monitoring to detect suspicious activity.
• Serve as primary AML/CFT contact and develop related policies for Saudi Arabia.
• Stay updated on Saudi regulatory AML/CFT requirements and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Engage with regulators and ensure remittance and cross-border payments compliance.

Skills

KYC processes

Transaction monitoring

AML/CFT regulations

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CAMS/ACAMS/ICA certifications

Tools

Compliance automation tools

Job description

dLocal is seeking a Compliance Officer in Saudi Arabia to lead KYC onboarding, AML/CFT, and regulatory compliance activities within our payments-focused platform. You will collaborate with regulators and internal teams to ensure secure remittance and cross-border operations from Saudi Arabia.

The role requires strong knowledge of KYC processes, transaction monitoring, and Saudi regulatory frameworks, with 4–6 years in related roles and CAMS/ACAMS/ICA certifications encouraged.