Head of Financial Crime Compliance

Title :

Head of Financial Crime Compliance

About the Client Our client, a well-established bank in Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Head of Financial Crime Compliance to join their team.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Key Requirements

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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Banking

Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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