Compliance and Integrity Expert (Risk Management / Regulatory Compliance / AML) – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Reference Number: CEBLR37

Job Description:

The Compliance and Integrity Expert for our client is responsible for ensuring the bank's adherence to all relevant regulations, international standards, and ethical guidelines. This role involves monitoring compliance and integrity, while also fostering a culture of transparency and ethical conduct across all of the bank’s development financing activities.

Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance and Monitoring:
  • Ensure that operations comply with both local and international regulations, anti-money laundering (AML), combating the financing of terrorism (CFT), and relevant regulatory frameworks.
  • Continuously monitor new regulations and legal developments related to development finance and banking, advising management on necessary adjustments.
  • Develop and maintain processes to ensure the bank’s adherence to regulatory compliance, including audits, monitoring systems, and reporting protocols.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
  • Assess compliance and integrity risks across global operations and financing projects.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to design strategies for risk mitigation and the development of internal controls to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
  • Lead risk assessments for development projects, ensuring the bank’s resources are used efficiently and ethically.
• Internal Auditing and Investigations:
  • Conduct or coordinate regular internal audits to identify compliance issues and areas of improvement.
  • Investigate any allegations of non-compliance or unethical behaviour, ensuring appropriate actions are taken.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports on audit findings, ensuring senior management and the board are informed of key risks or potential breaches.
• Training and Awareness:
  • Develop and deliver training programs to staff on regulatory compliance, ethical conduct, Islamic finance principles, and the importance of integrity in development banking.
  • Promote an awareness of integrity and ethics across all levels of the organization to ensure that employees understand their responsibilities.
• Policy Development and Enforcement:
  • Assist in the creation and review of internal compliance policies and ensure they reflect both global regulatory standards and Islamic finance principles.
  • Ensure that policies are effectively enforced across the organization and serve as a point of contact for resolving compliance-related issues.
  • Help update policies as needed in response to regulatory changes, market developments, or organizational needs.
• External Regulatory Relations:
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external regulators, auditors, and relevant oversight bodies, ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements.
  • Coordinate with regulatory authorities to ensure we remain compliant with international standards in development finance, Islamic finance, and anti-money laundering.
  • Ethical Oversight in Development Projects:
  • Ensure that all development projects funded by the Bank are carried out with the highest ethical standards, including sustainability, community impact, and adherence to anti-corruption laws.
  • Monitor development projects to ensure funds are used as intended and that there are no conflicts of interest, corruption, or other ethical breaches.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A bachelor’s degree in law, finance, economics, or a related field.
• A master’s degree or professional qualification in compliance, risk management, or Islamic banking is a plus.
• At least (5) years of experience in compliance, internal auditing, or risk management, particularly in the context of development banking.
• Experience working in a regulated financial environment, ideally in an international development bank, or financial institution.
• Familiarity with AML/CFT regulations in an international context would be an advantage.
• Comprehensive knowledge of finance principles and regulations, especially in the context of development financing and lending.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex regulatory and compliance risks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of preparing detailed reports and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• High proficiency in compliance tools, risk management frameworks, and audit procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• The candidate should be fluent in both English and Arabic. French will be a plus
• Integrity and Ethics: Strong commitment to maintaining ethical standards and promoting transparency in all financial activities.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to navigate and respect the diverse cultural and regulatory environments in which we operate.
• Attention to Detail: A careful and methodical approach to compliance audits and reporting.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with legal, finance, risk, and operational teams to ensure compliance and ethical standards are met across all aspects of the bank’s work.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to quickly identify compliance issues and implement solutions to address potential risks.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Caleb Ebrahim at [email protected]

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Caleb Ebrahim

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

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