Senior Compliance Officer Capital Markets

KS Talent Solutions; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international financial institution in Riyadh is seeking a Compliance Officer to oversee compliance in capital markets operations, ensuring adherence to local and international regulations. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of relevant experience in compliance within financial services. This role offers competitive compensation and work in a dynamic international environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Dynamic international environment

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in compliance roles within financial services.
• Strong working knowledge of Saudi CMA regulations.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the compliance frameworks implementation.
• Serve as primary contact with CMA.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impact.

Skills

CMA regulations

Compliance frameworks

Regulatory reporting

Training and awareness

Advisory support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, or Economics

Job description

Job Title : Compliance Officer – Capital Markets

Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry : Financial Services / Investment Banking

Overview :

A leading international financial institution is seeking a Compliance Officer to join its Riyadh office. The successful candidate will play a critical role in overseeing compliance matters across capital markets operations, ensuring full adherence to local and international regulatory frameworks, including CMA regulations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the implementation, review, and enhancement of compliance frameworks and internal controls in alignment with CMA and global regulatory standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the Capital Market Authority (CMA) for compliance matters.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on business operations.
• Provide advisory support to front-office and operational teams on compliance-related topics including trading, licensing, and reporting.
• Manage regulatory filings, license applications, and ongoing reporting requirements.
• Conduct compliance training and promote a culture of compliance awareness across the organization.
• Perform internal reviews and investigations where required.
• Coordinate with global compliance teams to ensure consistency with global policies and procedures.

Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or related fields; professional certifications such as CAMS , CICA , or equivalent are a plus.

At least 5–8 years of experience in compliance roles within the financial services or capital markets sector in Saudi Arabia.

Strong working knowledge of CMA regulations and experience managing compliance for licensed financial institutions.

Experience with license application and office setup processes is preferred.

Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.

Saudi nationals preferred due to regulatory requirements.

What’s on Offer :

Opportunity to join a globally respected financial institution with strong governance standards.

Dynamic, international environment with exposure to cross-border regulatory frameworks.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Application Instructions :

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a brief cover note highlighting relevant experience and regulatory exposure. You can email me at [e-mail]