Senior AML/CTF Compliance & Sanctions Lead

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in Riyadh is seeking an AML/CTF compliance specialist to oversee AML, CTF and CPF frameworks in alignment with local and international standards. You will assess alerts, sanctions inquiries and ensure robust documentation for auditability.

Qualified candidates have AML/CTF knowledge, regulatory awareness, and fluency in Arabic and English; Saudi national applicants are preferred. This role involves collaboration with MLRO and investigations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or equivalent.
• Awareness and knowledge of international best practice in relation to AML and Compliance policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of regulator roles and regulatory requirements.
• Relevant Professional Qualifications, particularly AML.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Must be a Saudi National.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage AML, CTF, and CPF frameworks, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Handle alerts generated for sanctions and AML systems.
• Escalate STRs/SAR to the MLRO.
• Review and approve high-risk client acceptance including PEP relationships.
• Maintain complete documentation and robust audit trail for regulatory defensibility.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices.
• Assist MLRO and investigations team; prepare MIS for capacity planning.
• Conduct frequent daily screenings against SAMA lists.

Skills

AML/CTF knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Audit trail/documentation

Bilingual English/Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAMANET / Tanfeeth

AML system

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in Riyadh is seeking an AML/CTF compliance specialist to oversee AML, CTF and CPF frameworks in alignment with local and international standards. You will assess alerts, sanctions inquiries and ensure robust documentation for auditability.

Qualified candidates have AML/CTF knowledge, regulatory awareness, and fluency in Arabic and English; Saudi national applicants are preferred. This role involves collaboration with MLRO and investigations teams.