Chief Compliance Officer

Direct message the job poster from Ruya Recruitment About the role

If you are looking to make the next, exciting step in your career within Compliance, then look no further. We have exclusively partnered with a highly regulated and growing organization, to hire a

Chief Compliance Officer . For this role, you will lead end‑to‑end regulatory compliance in Saudi Arabia (and other jurisdictions where our Client operates), act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board, build a strong compliance culture, and support

IPO readiness . Key Responsibilities

Own

SAMA

compliance and act as the

primary liaison

with regulators; manage

audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting . Implement and continually refine

company‑wide compliance programs

and

policies ; ensure effective roll‑out and enforcement across teams. Lead

AML / CTF

(as or supervising MLRO) :

KYC / CDD, transaction monitoring, SAR , and regulatory reporting. Drive

training & awareness

so responsibilities are understood org‑wide. Lead

compliance risk management : risk assessments, risk register, and coordinated

GRC

with Risk & Legal. Prepare

quarterly / ad‑hoc

compliance reports for the

Board

and executive leadership; advise on regulatory implications of initiatives. Support

licensing, cross‑border compliance , and alignment with

international listing standards

for IPO. Qualifications

10+ years

in senior compliance roles within

fintech / payments / banking / investments . Deep knowledge of

KSA regulation

and

international standards

(e.g.,

FATF , GDPR‑equivalent data protection); proven

SAMA

experience. Strong

leadership, communication, and stakeholder management . Certifications such as

CAMS / ACAMS, ICA, CCO

(or equivalent) preferred. Fluent in Arabic and English . If you are ready to make an impact and contribute to this organization's future, we want to hear from you. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career as a Chief Compliance Officer. Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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