Saudi AML/KYC Compliance Lead

dLocal; Georgia; On-site; USD 64,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Referral bonus program

Work from anywhere

Job summary

dLocal is seeking a Compliance Officer focused on KYC onboarding, AML/CFT, and regulatory compliance in Saudi Arabia. You will manage onboarding, monitoring, and reporting processes while building strong relationships with regulators and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of experience in financial services compliance, with hands-on automation experience and knowledge of Saudi regulatory frameworks for payments and remittances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; CAMS/ACAMS/ICA certifications are a must.
• 4–6 years of legal/compliance experience in consultancy, AML, transaction monitoring, and KYC in banking or fintech.

Responsibilities

• Oversee KYC onboarding for new and existing customers in Saudi Arabia.
• Implement and enhance transaction monitoring systems per Saudi regulatory context.
• Act as primary AML/CFT contact; develop policies and procedures for Saudi regulations.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and communicate them to stakeholders.

Skills

KYC / AML knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CAMS/ACAMS/ICA certification

Tools

Automation workflows

Alerts & reporting systems

Job description

dLocal is seeking a Compliance Officer focused on KYC onboarding, AML/CFT, and regulatory compliance in Saudi Arabia. You will manage onboarding, monitoring, and reporting processes while building strong relationships with regulators and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of experience in financial services compliance, with hands-on automation experience and knowledge of Saudi regulatory frameworks for payments and remittances.