Senior Compliance Leader & MLRO (KSA/MENA)

j. awan capital; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

j. awan & partners in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Compliance Leader to serve as outsourced Compliance Officer and MLRO for client mandates, delivering timely regulatory obligations and strong governance.

You will lead AML/CTF policy development, licensing delivery, and regulatory liaison, building trusted relationships with regulators and clients across the MENA region. Minimum 6 years in financial services compliance, CMA-regulated exposure, and a Bachelor’s degree are required; excellent

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of industry experience in financial services compliance.
• Experience dealing with regulators in KSA and wider MENA region.
• Proven ability to develop and implement regulatory compliance programmes.
• Strong CMA-regulated entity experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance and MLRO engagements for client mandates.
• Develop and implement AML/CTF policies and procedures.
• Manage regulatory licensing and timely submissions for clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators and clients.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Analytical

Communication

Regulatory Expertise

Compliance Program Development

Stakeholder Liaison

Independent Working

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

j. awan & partners in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Compliance Leader to serve as outsourced Compliance Officer and MLRO for client mandates, delivering timely regulatory obligations and strong governance.

You will lead AML/CTF policy development, licensing delivery, and regulatory liaison, building trusted relationships with regulators and clients across the MENA region. Minimum 6 years in financial services compliance, CMA-regulated exposure, and a Bachelor’s degree are required; excellent