Location: Saudi
A leading Asset Manager is seeking a Compliance Officer to join the team in Saudi, this role requires a Saudi National as per Nationalization/Saudization requirements.
This role will require you to perform the functions of the Compliance Officer and MLRO as defined/required by the CMA, as well as acting as primary contact to the CMA.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Create, implement and monitor application of compliance policies.
- Attend to all regulatory filings and reporting (CMA, other).
- Liaise with and manage all communications with the regulators of the firm.
- Provide and create compliance training.
- Keep up to date with any regulatory changes and update the board and personnel of any changes impacting the business.
- Lend assistance to the Head of Compliance/MLRO as and when needed.
- On-boarding (KYC) of clients and counterparties.
- Carrying out compliance monitoring.
- Draft/ review policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- University level education, preferably in a relevant field (accounting, finance, legal)
- Saudi National – as per nationalization/Saudization requirements.
- Eligible as CMA authorized person
- Relevant professional experience – 5+ years of experience in compliance or in combination with accounting, audit, or legal field
- Good knowledge of CMA and regional regulations
- Experience with regulatory inspections and audits
- Strong English verbal and writing skills
- Must be detail oriented and have strong document management skills
- Must be a self-starter and proactive