LikeCard
Senior Risk & Compliance Advisor
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 15/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
31/03/2026
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
15/05/2026
Job description
The Senior Risk & Compliance Advisor at LikeCard Group will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management across multiple jurisdictions. The role involves advising business units on regulatory requirements, monitoring compliance frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and supporting business growth while maintaining operational integrity.
Required skills
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
AML/CFT Compliance
Customer Due Diligence (CDD/KYC)
Transaction Monitoring
Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)
Sanctions & PEP Screening
Compliance Policy Development
Regulatory Analysis
Risk Assessment
Compliance Monitoring
Partner Due Diligence
Stakeholder Management
Compliance Training
Risk Reporting
Financial Regulations
Microsoft Office
Key responsibilities
- Monitor and interpret regulatory updates from financial authorities, central banks, and regulators
- Provide compliance advisory support for new products, partnerships, and marketing initiatives
- Translate regulatory requirements into internal policies and procedures
- Maintain and update compliance portal and internal regulatory documentation
- Develop and implement risk-based compliance monitoring programs
- Conduct testing of key controls including CDD/KYC and transaction monitoring
- Identify risks, perform root cause analysis, and recommend mitigation actions
- Prepare compliance monitoring reports and track corrective actions
- Deliver risk and compliance training programs across departments
- Issue compliance updates and communications for regulatory changes
- Conduct due diligence on partners including telecom operators, banks, and merchants
- Prepare reports for senior management, board members, and regulators
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field
- Minimum 4 years of experience in Risk, Compliance, or Regulatory roles
- Experience in FinTech, e-commerce, banking, payments, or telecom industries preferred
- Strong knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks and regulatory compliance
- Experience with CDD/KYC, transaction monitoring, and risk controls
- Familiarity with sanctions and PEP screening tools (e.g., World-Check, LexisNexis)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of integrity and attention to detail
- Fluency in English and Arabic
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and compliance systems