Compliance Officer

dLocal
Riyadh
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 4-6 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Analytical thinking","Communication","Regulatory awareness","Attention to detail"]

Compliance Officer role in Saudi Arabia focusing on KYC onboarding, AML/CFT, and regulatory compliance for payments. You will own KYC for new/existing customers, implement transaction monitoring, maintain AML/CFT policies, liaise with regulators, shape remittance compliance, conduct risk assessments, and deliver clear regulatory reporting and staff training within the Saudi market.

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dLocal
dLocal
2 months ago

Compliance Officer

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Job Summary

Compliance Officer role in Saudi Arabia focusing on KYC onboarding, AML/CFT, and regulatory compliance for payments. You will own KYC for new/existing customers, implement transaction monitoring, maintain AML/CFT policies, liaise with regulators, shape remittance compliance, conduct risk assessments, and deliver clear regulatory reporting and staff training within the Saudi market.
Location: Riyadh
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee and manage the KYC onboarding process for new customers and update existing ones in Saudi Arabia.
  • •Implement and enhance transaction monitoring systems to detect and report suspicious activities within the Saudi Arabian context.
  • •Serve as the primary point of contact for AML/CFT matters in Saudi Arabia and develop/enforce AML/CFT policies tailored to the regulatory environment.
  • •Stay abreast of the regulatory landscape governing the payments industry in Saudi Arabia and communicate changes to stakeholders.
  • •Develop and implement compliance procedures specific to remittances and cross-border payments in Saudi Arabia.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Remote WorkFlexibilitySocial Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; additional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ACAMS, ICA) are a must.
  • •4-6 years of legal experience in consultancy firms, AML, Transaction Monitoring, and KYC within the banking or fintech sector
  • •Proven experience in a compliance role within the financial services industry, with a focus on payments and remittances.
  • •Hands-on experience in building or implementing compliance-related automations (e.g., workflows, alerts, reporting systems)
  • •In-depth knowledge of KYC processes, transaction monitoring, and AML/CFT regulations in Saudi Arabia
Experience:4-6 yearsFintechPaymentsRemittancesBanking
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Problem-solvingAnalytical thinkingCommunicationRegulatory awarenessAttention to detail
Certifications:CAMSACAMSICA

Company Brief

dLocal
Provides cross-border payments and financial infrastructure enabling global merchants to collect payments, manage payouts, and reconcile transactions across emerging markets through a unified payments platform.
Industry: Payments
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montevideo, Uruguay
Founded: 2016
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