Senior Compliance & AML/CTF Officer (MLRO)

Thndr; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Thndr is seeking a Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (CMLRO) for its KSA operation. The role oversees CMA-aligned compliance, AML/CTF policies, KYC and sanctions screening, and regulatory reporting, serving as CMA liaison and board adviser.

Based in Saudi Arabia, the CMLRO will lead training, policy development, and monitoring, ensuring risk-based compliance with CMA rules while supporting business growth and local regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in compliance and/or AML in financial services, CMA-regulated preferred.
• CMA-registered Compliance Officer or MLRO strongly preferred.
• Experience writing and maintaining compliance/AML policies for regulated institutions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, implement, and maintain CMA-aligned compliance policies and procedures.
• Oversee AML/CTF policies, KYC, and sanctions-screening framework.
• Lead regulatory reporting to CMA and board-level updates.
• Provide AML/CTF training and guidance to staff.
• Act as primary CMA point of contact and respond to inquiries.

Skills

CMA Regulations

AML/CTF Knowledge

Regulatory Reporting

Leadership

Policy Writing

Arabic/English

Tools

KYC/Sanctions Screening Tools

Monitoring Systems

Job description

Thndr is seeking a Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (CMLRO) for its KSA operation. The role oversees CMA-aligned compliance, AML/CTF policies, KYC and sanctions screening, and regulatory reporting, serving as CMA liaison and board adviser.

Based in Saudi Arabia, the CMLRO will lead training, policy development, and monitoring, ensuring risk-based compliance with CMA rules while supporting business growth and local regulatory requirements.