Requirements
The role requires significant experience in compliance and AML within banking or financial services, prior experience at a senior or head-of-function level, and strong working knowledge of Saudi Arabian financial regulations and SAMA requirements. Demonstrated ability to manage regulatory relationships directly and experience building or restructuring compliance frameworks are also expected.
Description
This is a senior compliance leadership position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within the financial services sector. The role carries responsibility for both the compliance function and the anti-money laundering programme.The RoleThe Head of Compliance and AML leads the compliance and anti-money laundering functions across the organisation. The position sits at director level and requires both strategic oversight and hands-on operational management to ensure the business meets its regulatory obligations within banking and financial services.Likely FocusSetting and maintaining the compliance framework across the organisationLeading the AML programme, including policies, controls, and monitoringEnsuring adherence to Saudi Arabian regulatory requirements, including SAMA guidelinesOverseeing compliance risk assessments and internal reportingManaging relationships with regulators and responding to regulatory enquiriesBuilding and developing the compliance and AML teamAdvising senior management and the board on compliance mattersExpected ProfileSignificant experience in compliance and AML within banking or financial servicesPrior experience at a senior or head-of-function levelStrong working knowledge of Saudi Arabian financial regulations and SAMA requirementsDemonstrated ability to manage regulatory relationships directlyExperience building or restructuring compliance frameworksRelevant professional qualifications in compliance, AML, or financial regulation would be expectedBased in or willing to relocate to Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAbout MENA CareersMENA Careers is a private equity career platform built for candidates who want better access to recruiters, live opportunities, and market insight. It helps members discover relevant private equity roles, find specialist recruiters, and navigate the search with sharper direction across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha, London, and Singapore. MENA Careers is designed to make the private equity search more focused, more informed, and more effective. For more information, visit joinsenna.com.