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Head of Financial Crime Compliance
Job summary
A leading banking institution in Riyadh is searching for a Head of Financial Crime Compliance to oversee the implementation and improvement of compliance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in financial crime compliance, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in English and Arabic. This role involves liaising with regulators and managing a specialized team in a dynamic environment.
Qualifications
- 6-8 years experience in financial crime compliance in banking.
- Senior-level leadership experience required.
- Strong knowledge of SAMA regulations, AML, sanctions, and international standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and improvement of AML and compliance frameworks.
- Manage a team overseeing sanctions advisory and AML monitoring.
- Serve as liaison with regulators and internal stakeholders.
Skills
Education
Title: Head of Financial Crime Compliance Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
About the Client: Our client, a well‑established bank in Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Head of Financial Crime Compliance to join their team.
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the AML, sanctions, and financial crime compliance framework.
- Manage and develop a team overseeing sanctions advisory, AML monitoring, and compliance intelligence functions.
- Provide expert advice on compliance risks related to products, transactions, and clients, ensuring alignment with local and international regulations.
- Oversee AML transaction monitoring and screening systems, ensuring effective detection, investigation, and escalation of alerts.
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulators, correspondent banks, and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely and comprehensive responses to compliance requests and audits.
- Bachelor’s degree with relevant professional certifications such as ACAMS, ACSS, or CCO.
- 6-8 years experience in financial crime compliance within banking, including senior‑level leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of SAMA regulations, AML, sanctions, and international financial crime standards.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with fluency in English and Arabic.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and work independently under tight deadlines.
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