AML/CFT Monitoring Manager
Core
Manage and enhance the transaction monitoring framework to detect, investigate, and escalate suspicious activities in line with SAMA regulations and internal AML policies.
Role type
Senior AML/CFT Monitoring Manager
Builds
Production AML monitoring controls, alert management workflows, and regulatory reporting
Domain
Fintech / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT)
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
AML/CTF regulations knowledge, transaction monitoring system tuning, risk assessment, complex pattern analysis, team leadership, stakeholder management, regulatory reporting, Arabic language proficiency
Preferred skills
CCO or CAMS certification, experience with high-risk customer onboarding (PEPs, UBOs), system automation optimization
Technologies
Transaction monitoring systems, AML/CTF reporting tools
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end AML/CTF monitoring function including KYC, CDD, EDD, and investigations; Design and enhance transaction monitoring scenarios and rules; Oversee alert handling and investigation lifecycle; Review and update customer risk ratings; Lead AML/CTF risk assessments; Act as primary AML/CTF advisor to stakeholders; Lead systems enhancements and data quality improvements; Prepare periodic AML/CTF reports; Represent organization with regulators; Develop annual AML/CTF plan; Lead and develop the AML/CTF team; Monitor regulatory developments and update policies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management