Compliance, Money Laundering Reporting Officer

Thndr

. Draft, implement and maintain Thndr KSA’s compliance policies and procedures aligned with CMA rules .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRiyadh • Saudi ArabiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compliance policy development, AML/CTF procedures, and regulatory reporting within the financial services sector, particularly in alignment with CMA regulations. Proficient in KYC frameworks and compliance training, with a strong focus on risk management and regulatory adherence.

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CMA Compliance Officer ExperienceAML/CTF Policy DevelopmentKYC Framework OversightCMA Regulatory ReportingCMA Qualification Route Completion

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Hard Skills

Compliance Policy DraftingAML/CTF ProceduresRisk-Based Compliance ProgrammeRegulatory ReportingTransaction MonitoringKYC Customer Risk-RatingRegulatory Breach ResolutionCompliance MonitoringCMA Regulations KnowledgeSaudi AML/CTF Law Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProject ManagementAttention to DetailHigh Discretion

Tools & Technologies

Compliance Management ToolsScreening ToolsTransaction Monitoring Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CMA Compliance QualificationCMA AML Qualification

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesCapital Market InstitutionCMA RegulationsRegulatory ComplianceAML ComplianceCTF Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, implement and maintain Thndr KSA’s compliance policies and procedures aligned with CMA rules
Review policies and procedures at least annually and after regulatory changes, and obtain Board approval
Design, implement and maintain a risk-based compliance programme
Run compliance monitoring and surveillance reviews according to the annual monitoring plan
Guide and train the team on regulatory, policy and procedural issues
Act as the main contact for CMA inquiries, inspections and information requests
Identify, log and resolve compliance issues, complaints and regulatory breaches
Prepare and file regulatory reports and notifications with the CMA
Own Thndr KSA’s AML/CTF policies and procedures
Oversee KYC, customer risk-rating and sanctions-screening frameworks
Identify, investigate and report suspicious transactions to the General Directorate of Financial Intelligence
Deliver AML/CTF training to staff
Receive and act on relevant findings, recommendations, guidance, directives, sanctions and notices
Report to the Board on KYC and AML/CTF compliance, control adequacy, and regulatory findings and remediation

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in compliance and/or AML in financial services, ideally at a CMA-licensed Capital Market Institution (brokerage preferred)
Prior experience as a CMA-registered Compliance Officer or MLRO is strongly preferred
Hands-on experience writing and maintaining compliance and AML/CTF policies and procedures for a regulated financial institution
Passed the CMA’s compliance and AML qualification route: CME-1B, CME-2A and CME-2B, or an exemption granted by the CMA
Holders of the CMA’s previous-series qualification certificates for this function qualify without retaking the exams; all three must be passed before CMA registration
Eligible for registration with the CMA as a Registered Person under the Capital Market Institutions Regulations, including meeting the CMA’s fit-and-proper criteria
Able to act independently of client-facing functions, as required for the Compliance Officer under CMA rules
Resident in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, or willing to relocate
Deep working knowledge of CMA regulations and Saudi AML/CTF law
Excellent communication and project management skills
Attention to detail and high discretion with confidential information
Comfortable with compliance management, screening and transaction monitoring tools
Fluent in English; Arabic strongly preferred