Senior AML Auditor: Risk & Compliance Leader

Financeroles; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Financeroles in Riyadh is seeking a Senior AML Auditor to conduct risk-based audits of AML, CTF and Targeted Financial Sanctions controls, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with internal policies. You will plan engagements, perform fieldwork, document findings, prepare reports, and support ongoing strengthening of the AML control environment.

The role covers audit planning, execution, risk assessment reviews, documentation, and reporting across CDD, EDD, KYC, sanctions, and related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CAMS, CFE, CPA/ACCA and ICA AML are preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Internal Audit, AML, Compliance, Risk Management, or Regulatory Audit.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning of AML audit engagements.
• Prepare audit planning documents, risk assessments, and audit programs.
• Identify key AML and compliance risks.
• Define audit scope and testing strategies.
• Perform fieldwork across AML Governance, CDD, EDD, KYC, and related controls.
• Document audit testing and evidence; draft observations with root-cause analysis.
• Recommend practical and risk-based corrective actions.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports and follow up on management action plans.
• Identify opportunities to enhance AML controls and audit processes.
• Stay current with regulatory developments and emerging financial crime risks.

Skills

AML/CFT Framework

CDD

EDD

KYC

Risk Assessment

Data Analysis

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related discipline

CIA

CAMS

CFE

CPA or ACCA

ICA AML Certification

Job description

Financeroles in Riyadh is seeking a Senior AML Auditor to conduct risk-based audits of AML, CTF and Targeted Financial Sanctions controls, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with internal policies. You will plan engagements, perform fieldwork, document findings, prepare reports, and support ongoing strengthening of the AML control environment.

The role covers audit planning, execution, risk assessment reviews, documentation, and reporting across CDD, EDD, KYC, sanctions, and related