AML Head - Saudi Arabia (Saudi National)

Role Overview

The AML Head is a strategic expert responsible for monitoring developments in the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) domain and shaping strategies to enhance business impact. This role acts as a recognized technical authority with commercial insight, influencing colleagues and external stakeholders through strong communication and diplomacy skills. The position significantly affects the sub-function's overall performance and effectiveness by delivering complex outcomes and guiding technology and operational advice within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, refine, and implement state-of-the-art AML compliance policies and best practices.
• Provide specialized guidance on AML compliance procedures to AML and Financial Crime support teams as well as broader business units.
• Execute quality checks and testing on AML compliance, identify process gaps, evaluate control mechanisms, improve reporting systems, and advise corrective measures to meet regulatory and audit standards.
• Monitor emerging risks, recommend program improvements, and respond to escalated issues; escalate suspicious activities where necessary and advise senior leadership on subsequent actions.
• Design, develop, and conduct pertinent training programs for business and functional partners.
• Perform assigned additional duties with minimal supervision, exercising independent judgment and acting as a subject matter expert for senior stakeholders and colleagues.
• Evaluate risks diligently when making business decisions, prioritizing the firm’s reputation and safeguarding clients and assets through compliance with applicable laws, policies, and ethical standards while ensuring transparency in managing control issues.

Qualifications and Skills

• Saudi national with 8-10 years of substantial experience in Saudi banking financial crime roles.
• Holds AML certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills demonstrated consistently.
• Self-driven, detail-conscious, and capable of advanced analytics.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word, and quick to adapt to multiple system applications.

Education

• Bachelor’s or university degree is mandatory; master’s degree is preferred.

Additional Information

• This position falls within the Compliance job family, specifically in the AML core group.
• The role is full-time and based onsite in Saudi Arabia.
• The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to non-discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities.

Relevant Skills Keywords

Analytical thinking, business acumen, credible challenge, digital skills including AI, laws and regulations, process execution, program management, referral and escalation, risk controls and monitoring, risk identification and assessment, management reporting, policy and procedure development, risk remediation.