Head of Compliance — KSA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Compliance — KSA

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of Tabby’s compliance framework aligned with SAMA regulations and Saudi laws.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with SAMA, managing inspections, audits, regulatory inquiries, and license obligations.
• Act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for Tabby KSA, ensuring robust AML/CTF policies, STR filings, and sanctions compliance.
• Develop and maintain compliance governance structures including policies, monitoring, reporting, and escalation frameworks.
• Oversee regulatory reporting and ensure timely submission of all SAMA and ZATCA filings, disclosures, and prudential returns.
• Conduct periodic compliance and AML risk assessments, identifying and mitigating key regulatory and financial crime risks.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on compliance implications of new products, partnerships, and business models.
• Drive compliance awareness across the organization through training programs and embedding compliance into day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, risk, product, CX, operations, and finance teams to integrate compliance at every stage.
• Stay current on regulatory developments, SAMA circulars, and global best practices, proactively adjusting policies accordingly.
• Represent Tabby in industry and regulatory forums, building strong relationships with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications Needed:

• 8+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles within financial services, fintech, or payments, including senior leadership exposure.
• Proven expertise in SAMA regulations, AML/CTF frameworks, sanctions compliance, KYC/CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, data privacy, and consumer protection.
• Track record of managing direct relationships with SAMA and other regional regulators.
• Strong understanding of BNPL, digital payments, e-wallets, and fintech operations in Saudi Arabia.
• Experience serving as a Compliance Officer/MLRO or equivalent for a regulated financial institution.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to apply regulations pragmatically to business operations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CCO, ICA) are highly desirable.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English.

What the Company Offers:

• Global team of inspired professionals and a truly inclusive company culture.
• 100% trust and freedom to apply your vision from day one.
• Employee stock options program — because Tabby belongs to every one of us.
• Relocation support and guidance through the entire process.
• Remote-first setup, with regular opportunities to connect and collaborate in person.
• Learning and growth opportunities in one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in the region.
• Devices and tools you need to succeed.

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