Director of Financial Crime Compliance

We are looking for a director to support engagements in our Financial Crimes Risk Management practice.  The director will play an integral and multifaceted compliance role as a subject-matter expert on anti-money laundering (AML) related issues, providing guidance and support to clients. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of financial crimes compliance laws and regulations, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and lead team on engagements based on client assessments, such as system implementations, gap analysis, project management, look-backs, remediation, process improvement, and tuning and segmentation.
• Manage team tasks related to drafting of case investigations and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), analyzing/utilizing Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) and Monetary Instrument Logs (MIL), and referencing Customer Identification Programs (CIP); may also include work on engagements related to correspondent/retail/private/pre-paid banking, Know Your Customer programs, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions, and compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act and all other laws, regulations, and requirements designed to establish processes to detect and prevent money laundering, fraud, and terrorism.
• Build and assemble teams based on skill sets and experience required for specific engagements.
• Ensure completion of tasks/casework assigned to engagement teams.
• Manage engagements in accordance with budget and deadline requirements.
• Ensure engagement teams are meeting clearly defined productivity and quality assurance standards.
• Provide training and guidance to assist team members in improving necessary skills for engagements or client matters.
• Solve complex problems and consult appropriately with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Identify opportunities for potential business development.
• Lead discussions with clients, partners, or regulators in a professional manner, being prepared to offer insightful solutions to complex problems and client needs.
• Manage alternating priorities and multitask under tight deadlines.
• Engage in 360-degree collaboration with colleagues, team members, and leadership.
• Maintain education and knowledge regarding BSA, AML/KYC/OFAC, and PATRIOT Act regulations.
• Meet utilization targets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience in relevant compliance experience.
• ACAMS Certification preferred.
• Strong internet research skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong writing skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports and communicate with management.
• Proficiency conducting due diligence investigations.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and provide proactive updates.
• Ability to foster a diverse environment of leadership development, learning, and respect for others, maintaining a climate of teamwork and cooperation.
• Demonstrated ability and flexibility to perform efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in Arabic preferred.

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.