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Ref: HP279-2300
Job description / Role
Our client is a global financial services firm over 100 years old with offices across over 150 countries. They are currently growing their KSA presence and are looking for a Senior AML Compliance officer to work in their Riyadh office.
The duties would be as follows:
- Assist in the development and the implementation of, and work towards the enforcement of policies, procedures and programs designed to minimize potential money laundering risk for the business and its agents within the established strategies of the Compliance Department
- Provide substantial assistance to the Middle East and Africa Head of Compliance in the development of the overall Department strategies, goals and initiatives
- Evaluate agent's anti-money laundering compliance programs through compliance reviews, training sessions and resulting follow-up
- Proactively build a risk based approach for the business and its agents
- Work as a channel for communication with regulatory bodies and authorities in the Kingdom
- Work in coordination with the other departments for achieving the overall strategy and objectives of the Company
Requirements
Applicants must have the following:
- At least Master degree or equivalent
- Proven senior experience in a similar job of at least 7 years in a SAMA regulated entity or in a consultancy/Audit firm
- Communication, Innovation, Autonomy, Relationship management and problem solving skills
- A sound understanding of the compliance legislation's implications on a business.
- High language skills in Arabic and English are required
- Desire and ability to travel
- Very strong presentation skills
- Ability to adapt into a Multicultural and Multinational environment
About the Company
Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.
So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.
Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.