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Head of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) - Saudi National

Tamara
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Risk
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • At least 6+ years of relevant experience in AML/CTF, financial-crime compliance, regulatory compliance, or a related field
  • Experience in a leadership or management role under SAMA supervision
  • Strong knowledge of the Saudi AML/CTF regulatory framework, SAMA requirements, SAFIU reporting obligations, and Targeted Financial Sanctions
  • Extensive experience in transaction monitoring, alert and case management, suspicious activity investigations, sanctions screening, and AML system capabilities
  • Strong understanding of money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing risks, typologies, red flags, and control practices
  • Strong leadership, analytical, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
Nice to have
  • Previously approved / pre-approved by SAMA is highly desirable, but not mandatory
What the job really is

The Head of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) will oversee the AML/CTF Department's operations, ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations and managing financial-crime risks. This role involves developing and implementing AML frameworks, leading transaction monitoring efforts, and reporting to senior management on risk exposure and control effectiveness. The position requires strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, as well as a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape in Saudi Arabia.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role requires strong regulatory knowledge specific to Saudi Arabia
  • Position involves significant leadership responsibilities
  • Focus on compliance and risk management may limit exposure to broader fintech innovations
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